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FOSS STRUCTURES OF LIFE MODULE

Quantities for Multiple-Class Use

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

FOR TWO CLASSES A DAY

There are enough consumable materials in the Structures of Life 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:

2 Basins, clear plastic, 6-liter
2 Bus trays
1 Containers, plastic, 1/2-liter
2 sets Crayfish houses, plastic, 4/set
2 bags Gravel, 1 kg (2 lb.)
4 Hydroponic plant holder
1 Sprouter

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FOR THREE CLASSES A DAY
In addition to the kit, you will need:
4 Basins, clear plastic, 6-liter
4 Bus trays
1 Cat food, dry, bag*
10 Container lids, plastic, for 1/4-liter
2 Containers, plastic, 1/2-liter
10 Containers, plastic, 1/4-liter
4 sets Crayfish houses, plastic, 4/set
25 Filter paper, round, coffee*
4 bags Gravel
8 Hydroponic plant holder
2 Seeds, bush bean, pkg*
1 Seeds, lima bean, pkg*
1 Seeds, pea, pkg.*
1 Seeds, popcorn, pkg*
1 Seeds, sunflower, pkg*
2 Sprouter
25 Straws, jumbo*
1 set Yarn, 4 colors/set*

* Consumable item

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FOR FOUR CLASSES A DAY

In addition to the kit, you will need:
6 Basin, clear plastic, 6-liter
6 Bus tray
1 cat food, dry, bag*
20 Container lids, plastic, for 1/4-liter
3 Containers, plastic, 1/2-liter
20 Containers, plastic, 1/4-liter
6 sets Crayfish houses, plastic, 4/set
50 Filter paper, round, coffee*
6 bags Gravel
12 Hydroponic plant holder
4 Seeds, bush bean, pkg*
1 Seeds, lima bean, pkg*
2 Seeds, pea, pkg*
2 Seeds, popcorn, pkg*
2 Seeds, sunflower, pkg*
3 Sprouter
50 Straws, jumbo*
1 set Yarn, 4 colors/set*

* Consumable item

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TEACHER-SUPPLIED ITEMS
• Bean or pea pods
• Selection of fruits
• Newspaper
• Paper or plastic plates
• Paper towels
• White glue
• Bleach, about 50-ml
• Transparent tape
• Crayfish
• Permanent marking pen
• Water plants (Elodea)
• Masking tape
• Scissors
• Water (aged)
• Overhead projector (optional)
• Paper, unlined

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OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
• The best way is to have a set of crayfish (2 trays, total 8 crayfish) for each class and have them reside in the regular classroom (not the science resource room).
• Land snails
• Carrots or spinach
• Rubber bands
• Chalk
• Flashlights
• Thread
• Knife
• Dry-soup mix
• Isopods

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ORDERING INFORMATION
The materials suggested above can be ordered from Delta Education.
ITEM Delta Part # Quantity in package
Basin, clear plastic, 6-liter 42-120-5710 1
Bus tray, 18 x 38 x 51cm 42-200-4661 1
Cat food, dry, 16g/bag* 42-031-0441 1 pkg
Container lids, plastic, for 1/4-liter 42-120-1970 5
Containers, plastic, 1/2-liter 42-030-6426 9
Containers, plastic, 1/4-liter 42-031-3147 5
Crayfish houses, plastic, 4/set 42-031-0452 1 set
Filter paper, round, coffee, 20-cm diam.* 42-160-4844 50
Gravel, 1 kg (2 lb.) 42-070-7046 1 bag
Hydroponic plant holder 42-080-0755 1
Seeds, bush bean, 80/pkg* 42-190-1228 1 pkg
Seeds, lima bean, 1/4 lb./pkg* 42-120-0957 1 pkg
Seeds, pea, 100/pkg* 42-190-1525 1 pkg
Seeds, popcorn, 150/pkg* 42-190-1613 1 pkg
Seeds, sunflower, 100/pkg* 42-190-1701 1 pkg
Sprouter 42-190-9742 1
Straws, jumbo* 42-190-6497 50
Yarn, 30-cm, 4 colors/set* 42-250-0156 1 set

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