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