{"id":241957,"date":"2024-01-16T06:44:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T11:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theedadvocate.org\/?p=241957"},"modified":"2024-01-16T06:44:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T11:44:39","slug":"stem-supplies-shopping-list-basics-for-your-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entelechy.app\/stem-supplies-shopping-list-basics-for-your-school\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM Supplies Shopping List Basics for Your School"},"content":{"rendered":"
As schools continue to emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, it is essential to have the proper supplies on hand for effective learning. This article offers a shopping list of fundamental STEM supplies that every school should have in their inventory.<\/p>\n
1. Lab Equipment and Safety Gear<\/strong><\/p>\n – Beakers<\/p>\n – Test tubes<\/p>\n – Graduated cylinders<\/p>\n – Flasks<\/p>\n – Glass stirring rods<\/p>\n – Safety goggles<\/p>\n – Lab coats<\/p>\n – Gloves<\/p>\n 2. Measurement Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n – Rulers<\/p>\n – Protractors<\/p>\n – Calipers<\/p>\n – Scales\/balances<\/p>\n – Thermometers<\/p>\n – Compasses<\/p>\n 3. Robotics and Coding Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n – Robotics kits (e.g., LEGO Mindstorms, VEX Robotics)<\/p>\n – Microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi)<\/p>\n – Coding platforms (e.g., Scratch, Code.org)<\/p>\n – Sensors and components (e.g., motion sensors, LEDs)<\/p>\n 4. Construction and Building Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n – LEGO sets or building blocks<\/p>\n – K’nex or Tinkertoys sets<\/p>\n – Snap Circuits kits<\/p>\n – Wooden dowels and craft sticks<\/p>\n – Cardboard sheets and tubes<\/p>\n 5. Art Supplies for Creative STEM Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n – Colored pencils and markers<\/p>\n – Poster boards and presentation materials<\/p>\n – Pipe cleaners and craft pom-poms<\/p>\n – Glue sticks and hot glue guns<\/p>\n -Tape (e.g., masking tape, double-sided tape)<\/p>\n 6. Science Kits and Learning Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n -Methods to demonstrate concepts like erosion or models for solar system.<\/p>\n -Learning materials like books, posters or digital resources.<\/p>\n 7. Advanced STEM Resources (for older students)<\/strong><\/p>\n -Chemical reagents for experiments;<\/p>\n -Electronic components like resistors;<\/p>\n -Soldering station;<\/p>\n -Specialty tools like 3D printers or laser cutters.<\/p>\n By making sure your school is well-stocked with these STEM basics supplies, you’ll have confident educators and eager students poised for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Remember, the key is to offer a variety of materials that cater to different age groups, disciplines, and interests. With a comprehensive list like this one, you can be sure that you’re providing an engaging and hands-on experience for all students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As schools continue to emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, it is essential to have the proper supplies on hand for effective learning. This article offers a shopping list of fundamental STEM supplies that every school should have in their inventory. 1. Lab Equipment and Safety Gear – Beakers – Test tubes – Graduated cylinders – Flasks – Glass stirring rods – Safety goggles – Lab coats – Gloves 2. Measurement Tools – Rulers – Protractors – Calipers – Scales\/balances – Thermometers – Compasses 3. Robotics and Coding Supplies – Robotics kits (e.g., LEGO Mindstorms, VEX Robotics) – … <\/p>\n