Materials

The following materials would be very helpful.  If you have any problems or don't plan on getting materials, let me know so I can purchase them for you. 

VERY HELPFUL

• (2) 3 pronged folder plastic any color.  You need one for class and if you can afford to donate one to Science class that would be great (these are actually a major expense for me and cost the same as a squid for dissection).  Pronged folders made of paper work fine, but the plastic ones will withstand your water bottle condensation and should last the whole year.   The side pockets are handy but not mandatory.  They can be found for under $1.  This is the most important item.  Without lockers, your backpack is going to get full, but this 3 pronged folder is the ONLY thing you need to bring to Science daily. 

• Colored pencils.  Any kind. 

• Pens or pencils.  Bring your favorite.  Many mistakes will be made as we process the concepts so be ready to cross off and rewrite if you use pen.  

• Pencil sharpener (with catcher).  This will be convenient for your colored pencils.  

• Simple calculators are useful (around 4 times this year) but we won't need them very often. Wait for your math teacher to tell you which one they want and that one will work great for science.  No, you may not use the calculator on your phones.   

• Glue stick (I have some in class to share, but helpful to have your own).

• Scissors  (I have some in class, but helpful to have your own).

OPTIONAL 

• Personal Earbuds for the computers that have a cord (not bluetooth).  Students sometimes like to listen to the content with their own earbuds.   I have found them at the dollar store.  Please no expensive wireless earbuds!

• Wired computer Mouse:  Some students prefer to use a mouse over the touchpad (some are damaged) on the Chromebook.  A wireless mouse works great but students forget to remove the USB device.  I recommend wired.  If you don't want to purchase your own I have some in class to borrow.  

• Donations:  I will be asking for Science donations to cover the expenses of dissection supplies.  

Later in the year...

Materials for later (that will be announced ahead of time)...

• 2 identical empty water bottles for a September lab.  These can be 2 Gatorade bottles, water bottles, milk containers, any plastic bottles that can be flipped will work.  Yes we are flipping water bottles. If it is okay, these water bottles will be donated as containers to grow plants in Spring.  

• 3D build a flower material.  We will be creating a 3D flower with materials we find around the house like tissue paper, q tips, and art materials.  Many ideas will be given in class.  This will be in January.  

Let me know if you need anything.  

Was I suppose to pick up a Science book from the library?

• Your amplify book is online and your curriculum will be stored in class.  If you would like to take yours home let me know and I will give that to you.