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FOSS EARTH MATERIALS MODULE

Quantities for Multiple-Class Use

2 classes/day3 classes/day4 classes/dayTeacher Supplied ItemsOther Things to ConsiderOrdering Infopdf version

FOR TWO CLASSES A DAY
There are enough consumable materials in the Earth Materials kit for use with TWO classes of UP TO 32 students on the same day. To insure that each class has the same experiences, you may need to purchase these additional materials:
40 Evaporating dishes, plastic lids, small
35 Paper plates
10 Rocks, Basalt, small
20 Rocks, Limestone, gray, small
10 Minerals, Calcite, large
10 Minerals, Calcite, small
10 Rocks, Granite, pink, small
10 Rocks, Marble, white, small
10 Rocks, Sandstone, gray, small
8 Trays, FOSS, plastic
44 Vials, 12-dram, with caps
25 Zip bags, 1-liter

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FOR THREE CLASSES A DAY

In addition to the kit, you will need:
120 Evaporating dishes, plastic lids
1 bag Gravel, green, 200 g*
1 bag Gravel, red, 200 g*
1 bag Oyster shell pieces, 128 g*
70 Paper plates
20 Rocks, Basalt, small
40 Rocks, Limestone, gray, small
20 Rocks, Marble, white, small
20 Rocks, Sandstone, gray, small
20 Rocks, Granite, pink, small
20 Minerals, Calcite, large
20 Minerals, Calcite, small
1 bag Sand, 1 kg/ bag (2 lbs.)*
16 Trays, FOSS, plastic
88 Vials, 12-dram, with caps
50 Zip bags, 1-liter
2 Labels, sticky note pads, 100/pad

* Consumable item

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FOR FOUR CLASSES A DAY
In addition to the kit, you will need:
180 Evaporating dishes, plastic lids
1 bag Gravel, green, 200 g*
1 bag Gravel, red, 200 g*
1 bag Oyster shell pieces, 128 g*
105 Paper plates
30 Rocks, Basalt, small
60 Rocks, Limestone, gray, small
30 Rocks, Marble, white, small
30 Rocks, Sandstone, gray, small
30 Rocks, Granite, pink, small
30 Minerals, Calcite, large
30 Minerals, Calcite, small
1 bag Sand, 1 kg/ bag (2 lbs.)*
24 Tray, FOSS, plastic
132 Vials, 12-dram, with caps
75 Zip bags, 1-liter
2 Labels, sticky note pads, 100/pad

* Consumable item

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TEACHER-SUPPLIED ITEMS
• Paper towels
• Transparent tape
• Vinegar
• Basin or bucket
• Flip chart
• Large magnifying glasses (optional)
• Mock rock ingredients (flour, salt, food coloring)
• Newspaper or plastic bag
• Scratch paper
• Pieces of chalk
• Jumbo paper clips
• Pennies
• Scissors

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OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
• Duplicate student sheets

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ORDERING INFORMATION
The materials suggested above can be ordered from Delta Education.
ITEM Delta Part # Quantity in package
Evaporating dishes, plastic lids, small 42-050-0708 10
Gravel, green, 200 g* 42-070-2074 1 bag
Gravel, red, 200 g* 42-070-2063 1 bag
Oyster shell pieces, 200 g* 42-190-9698 1 bag
Paper plates 42-160-2798 35
Rock, Granite, pink, small 42-180-3251 5
Rock, Basalt, small 42-180-5660 5
Rock, Limestone, gray, small 42-180-1030 5
Rock, Marble, white, small 42-180-1095 5
Rock, Sandstone, gray, small 42-180-1216 5
Mineral, Calcite, small 42-180-0776 5
Mineral, Calcite, large 42-180-2987 5
Sand, 1 kg/ bag (2 lbs.)* 42-190-0249 1 bag
Tray, FOSS, plastic 42-200-5080 1
Vials, 12-dram, with caps 42-221-4145 50
Labels, sticky note pads, 100/pad 42-120-5709 4 pads

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