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Ideas and InventionsModels and DesignsVariables

FOSS MODELS AND DESIGNS MODULE

Quantities for Multiple-Class Use

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

FOR TWO CLASSES A DAY
There are enough consumable materials in the Models and Designs 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:
9 Bell, small 9 D-cells
36 Binder clips, small 100 Paper clips, large
9 Cell holder, FOSS 300 Rubber bands, #16*
36 Clothespins, wooden 40 Sticks, long, 18 cm
9 Construction boards, with bases 40 Sticks, medium,10 cm
72 Hubs, wooden with hole 40 Sticks, short, 6 cm
10 Motor, electric, with leads    

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FOR THREE CLASSES A DAY

In addition to the kit, you will need:
18 Bell, small
72 Binder clips, small
18 Cell holder, FOSS
72 Clothespins, wooden
18 Construction boards, with bases
144 Hubs, wooden with hole
20 Motor, electric, with leads
18 D-cells
200 Paper clips, large
100 Paper fasteners, #4, 1"
600 Rubber bands, #16*
80 Sticks, long, 18 cm
80 Sticks, medium,10 cm
80 Sticks, short, 6 cm
1 String, ball*
1 Tape, masking,roll*
1 Wire, #22, solid, uninsulated, roll
10 Zip bags, 4-liter

* Consumable item

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FOR FOUR CLASSES A DAY

In addition to the kit, you will need:
27 Bell, small
108 Binder clips, small, 3/8" capacity
27 Cell holder, FOSS
108 Clothespins, wooden
27 Construction boards, with bases
216 Hubs, wooden with hole
30 Motor, electric, with leads
27 D-cells
300 Paper clips, large
200 Paper fasteners, #4
900 Rubber bands, #16*
120 Sticks, long, 18 cm
120 Sticks, medium,10 cm
120 Sticks, short, 6 cm
2 String, ball*
2 Tape, masking, roll*
2 Wire, #22, solid, uninsulated, roll
20 Zip bags, 4-liter

* Consumable item

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TEACHER-SUPPLIED ITEMS
  • Scratch paper
  • D-cells
  • Large paper bag
  • Pair of pliers
  • Cardboard
  • Scissors, large
  • Scissors, small
  • Stapler
  • Permanent marking pens
  • Chart paper
  • Large book or box
  • Transparencies (optional)
  • Overhead projector (opt.)
  • Push pins (for assessment)
  • Glue (for assessment)
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    OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
  • Duplicate student sheets.
  • If you allow each class to keep the construction materials from day to day for re-use, then you will need a set for each class as indicated on this sheet.
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    ORDERING INFORMATION
    The materials suggested above can be ordered from Delta Education.
    ITEM Delta Part # Quantity in package
    Bell, small 42-021-1364 1
    Binder clips, small, 3/8" capacity 42-031-2620 4
    Cell holder, FOSS™ 42-020-9141 1
    Clothespins, wooden 42-030-5447 12
    Construction board base, plastic 42-032-3333 1
    Construction board, plywood with holes 42-032-3344 1
    D-cells 42-0209-9152 1
    Hubs, wooden with hole,1-3/4" diam., 5/8" thick 42-230-2409 1
    Motor, electric, with leads, stranded wire #20 42-130-3554 1
    Paper clips, large 42-160-0390 100
    Paper fasteners, #4, 1" 42-160-0422 100
    Rubber bands, #16* 42-180-7520 300
    Sticks, long, 18 cm (7"), 1/4" diam. 42-192-3734 40
    Sticks, medium,10 cm (4"), 1/4" diam. 42-192-3723 40
    Sticks, short, 6 cm (2.5"), 1/4" diam. 42-192-3646 40
    String, 30 m/ball* 42-191-1469 1 ball
    Tape, masking, 180'/roll* 42-200-0371 1 roll
    Wire, #22, solid, uninsulated, 13m/roll (44')* 42-230-0759 1 roll
    Zip bags, 4-liter (1-gal.) 42-021-1331 20

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