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FOSS NEW PLANTS MODULE

Quantities for Multiple-Class Use

2 classes/day3 classes/day4 classes/dayTeacher-Supplied ItemsOther Things to Considerpdf version

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
There are enough consumable materials in the New Plants 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 the additional materials in the quantities listed in the table below.
ITEM Delta Part # Quantity in package 2 classes 3 classes 4 classes
Containers, plastic, 1/2-liter 030-6426 9 16 32 48
Cotton balls* 030-7262 100 0 50 100
Cup lids, plastic, with 2 holes 120-3950 50 50 100 150
Cups, plastic, 250-ml (9-oz.) 031-0419 25 50 100 150
Cups, plastic, 500-ml (16-oz.) 032-6886 8 8 16 24
Cups, plastic planter, w/ 2 holes, 90-ml 031-9582 140 0 70 140
Labels, white, removable, 1 x 4.5 cm* 120-1606 252 0 150 300
Lamp bulb, fluorescent cool, 18" 021-8350 1 2 2 6
Lamp fixture, for 2 bulbs 120-3960 1 1 2 3
Lamp frame made from PVC pipe, 20 pieces 120-3993 1 1 2 3
Paper towels, for making wicks* 230-3564 10 sheets 0 5 10
Seeds, Brassica rapa, 200/pkg* 191-7156 1 pkg 0 100 200
Tray, planter, 30 x 45 cm (12” x 18”) 101-2342 1 2 4 6
Vermiculite, 4-liter (4-qt.)/bag* 220-0043 1 bag 1 1 1
* Consumable item

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TEACHER-SUPPLIED ITEMS

• Chart paper
• Extension cord
• Marking pen for acetate
• Newspaper
• Paper towels
• Potting soil
• White glue
• Scissors
• Straightedge
• Box or tray
• Flower pots and coasters
• Paring knives
• Pitcher or 2-liter soda bottle
• Plants to make cuttings
• Potatoes
• Onion or garlic bulbs
• Roots (carrots, radishes)
• Pencils
• Plastic bags
• Metric rulers
• Graph paper
• White paper

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OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
You could have some classes start with Activity 1–2 and other classes do Activities 3–4. This would cut down on the amount of extra permanent equipment needed. The above lists assumes that all classes would be starting with Activity 1.

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