Sources for Science Materials

Here are a few (optional) sources for science material and programs shared by Dr. Peter Bartanen and by teachers who have received grants. If you have additional resources to share, please send them to balszfound@gmail.com.

Science on Wheels (Arizona Science Center)

Engineering is Elementary Kits (Boston Museum of Science)

Hummingbird kits: http://www.hummingbirdkit.com/ (robotics kits)

LEGO Mindstorms (the “gold standard” of robotics kits for 4-8): http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/?domainredir=mindstorms.lego.com

Lab-Aids: http://www.lab-aids.com (these say they’re for middle school but would be good for 4^th and up with teacher assistance)

Delta Kits (K-8): http://delta-education.com/science/dsm/index.shtml

Little Bits Electronics for Education http://littlebits.cc/education

Vernier: http://www.vernier.com – digital data collection, probes, and lesson manuals

http://www.carolina.com/ They sell all types of material (this is where I bought microscope supplies), but they also have free downloadable lesson plans.

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