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1 | Simple Machines Materials | ||||||||
2 | Physical Material | Material Description | Activity/Activities | Example Material Link | Quantity Needed | Notes | |||
3 | Toy Cars | Used to race down the ramp | Inclined Plane: Ramp Racing | https://www.amazon.com/Prextex-Favors-Toppers-Stocking-Stuffers/dp/B01NCJN8MV/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1J3APB3PQC4OO&keywords=toy+cars&qid=1652879180&sprefix=toy+cars%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-5 | 1 per student | Any toy car will work (or really anything that will roll down the ramp) | |||
4 | Flipper Dripper Ramps | Used to create the ramps | Inclined Plane: Ramp Racing | https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/gutters-accessories/gutter-accessories/amerimax-white-dripper-flipper-downspout-extension/1584116/p-1444423556201-c-5812.htm?tid=3643915147918207125&ipos=1 | 2 | Any ramp or ramp-like item will work | |||
5 | Magic Math Wall (also used in Colors) | Magnetic graph 'wall' that can lay flat or vertically | Inclined Plane: Ramp Racing | https://store.mathlearningcenter.org/supplies/MWS.asp | 2 | ||||
6 | Magnets | To hold images to the magic wall | Inclined Plane: Ramp Racing | https://www.amazon.com/Rounded-Pin-Magnets-Functional-Modern/dp/B08179QKS8/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2IJAR7UTXUN7&keywords=colorful+magnets&qid=1652879805&sprefix=colorful+%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-15 | 1 set | Any magnets will work | |||
7 | Construction Hat and Vest (also used in Buildings) | Play costuming option to add a dramatic play element as students build their loose part buildings | Inclined Plane: Ramp Racing; Wheel & Axle: Where the Rubber Meets the Road, Pulley: Carry and Construct | https://www.amazon.com/Tigerdoe-Kids-Party-Dress-Construction/dp/B07C8Q9D53/ref=sr_1_6?crid=37T2JB8TM5ANT&keywords=construction%2Bdress%2Bup&qid=1650375841&sprefix=construction%2Bdress%2Bup%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-6&th=1 | 3-4 sets | Optional, but allows students to step into the role with some dramatic play | |||
8 | Pom Poms | Need at least 10 each of the following colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple | Lever: Catapult Launch | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FFM3DPB?pd_rd_i=B07FFM3DPB&pd_rd_w=M0OV0&pf_rd_p=7672bfb7-93b0-4322-b745-2104db09c4df&pd_rd_wg=XqCVB&pf_rd_r=C3BA6VJ13AYS1FHZS9XS&pd_rd_r=031cf6bf-3bb9-4649-a273-c22e0a547022 | 10 of each color | Can buy individual colors separately | |||
9 | Aluminum Pie Pan | To use as a target to shoot pompoms into | Lever: Catapult Launch | https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Disposable-Cooking-Roasting-Camping/dp/B09WH7NBW1/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=164JITRPTVQU4&keywords=aluminum+pie+pan&qid=1652880141&sprefix=aluminum+%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyOTJRSjNKSVVZMFEyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDMyMjk5MzZDSzQwREgwVzZZViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDczMzc1MzVaSjhDNUhHSk9CRCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= | 1 per student | Could use any large shallow container | |||
10 | Rubber Bands | Used to make the catapults | Lever: Catapult Launch | https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Bands-Band-Depot-Pound/dp/B082LNYW5C/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=18OIWPOZT14GP&keywords=rubber+band&qid=1652880210&sprefix=rubber+band%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&smid=A3DDEVBY0MMX5J&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFYUklKRlVSNURMQ0QmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4NTI0ODMyWFdOQTVQMzFTRzlHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2Mzg1NzIxNkZMTldaRFFIQ1JGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== | 1 pack | ||||
11 | Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks | Used to make the catapults | Lever: Catapult Launch | https://www.amazon.com/Popsicle-Building-Handicraft-Creating-Projects/dp/B08ZK7QV3Q/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=jumbo+wooden+craft+sticks&qid=1652880260&sprefix=jumbo+wooden%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNEZZR0tNREZQU1ZLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDIzMTkzWElKSFJHOTJFOFk2JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNTY4ODAxQTU2U0NGVUJDN1MzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== | 1 pack | Jumbo work the best | |||
12 | Hot Glue Gun & Glue (also used in Colors) | Used to make the catapults | Lever: Catapult Launch | https://www.amazon.com/Gluerious-Sticks-Crafts-School-Repairs/dp/B08FTHWC94/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2B04ZL2JVOX47&keywords=hot+glue&qid=1652720453&sprefix=hot+glue%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExN0lWN0lWVVFUVEhXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg3MTQzMzlFSjQ1SEFCQ1hSVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTc5NTEyMlFNWklEN1pCTlhVNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= | 1 | Can also use regular glue | |||
13 | Medicine Cups | Used to make the catapults | Lever: Catapult Launch | https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Measurements-medication-Care-Plus/dp/B097HW2CBN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=XFIQWDK3XPUR&keywords=medicine%2Bcups&qid=1652880360&sprefix=medicine%2Bcups%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMzFIU05JOVgzSFhHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjMyODI1M0NCRjA1U0hXODdUMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTU1OTY5MlowMzk0RlhHUEowQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 | 1 pack | Any small cup would work | |||
14 | Pocket Chart | Used to collect and display data | Lever: Catapult Launch | https://www.amazon.com/Godery-Standard-Classroom-Homeschool-Teaching/dp/B09MRSMKWF/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=26WQDT3KURRJM&keywords=pocket%2Bchart&qid=1652880488&sprefix=pocket%2Bchart%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWTdBOUNRMVUwWkVHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzY2Mzg0MkVXWUpLNUdJWDZaMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjE0OTAzMkpQWEpPVjFOTzBRWiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 | 1 | ||||
15 | Little Red Wagen | To transport materials | Wheel & Axle: Where the Rubber Meets the Road | https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Little-Red-Wagon/dp/B00L5LDWP8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=11BV6AR6ZDXDU&keywords=little+red+wagon&qid=1652880575&sprefix=little+red+wagon%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-2 | 1 | Or other wheeled vehicles that can store/carry blocks (shopping cart, tricycle with basket, etc) | |||
16 | Child's Wheelbarrow | To transport materials | Wheel & Axle: Where the Rubber Meets the Road | https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-40Z-Kids-Wheelbarrow/dp/B01GJSKYAW/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=kids+wheelbarrow&qid=1652880663&sprefix=kids+wheel%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-8 | 1 | Or other wheeled vehicles that can store/carry blocks (shopping cart, tricycle with basket, etc) | |||
17 | Road Tape (also used in Buildings) | Tape that looks like a road; To use to create paths to follow with the wagon & wheelbarrow | Wheel & Axle: Where the Rubber Meets the Road | https://www.amazon.com/PlayTape-Black-Road-Children-Birthday/dp/B00GZ8UE2K/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3H3EII733JW2M&keywords=road%2Btape&qid=1650376357&sprefix=road%2Btape%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1-spons&smid=AU7MCAII05KKO&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExM0lBMVBDNk1ZVERSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDIwOTE5MVlFM1REVUdWWU03RSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODQ2NTE3Mk9LSjRGNU1KTk5SNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 | 2-4 rolls | Can also use painters tape or masking tape | |||
18 | Foam Blocks (also used in Buildings) | Colorful foam building blocks | Wheel & Axle: Where the Rubber Meets the Road | https://www.amazon.com/UNIH-Building-Blocks-Toddlers-Non-Toxic/dp/B09CKVD5XB/ref=sr_1_omk_6?crid=19EQKLKLBD3U8&keywords=foam+blocks&qid=1650377730&sprefix=foam+blocks%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-6 | 1 or more | Any colorful blocks will work | |||
19 | Interlox Tiles (also used in Buildings) | Interlocking building tiles | Pulley: Carry and Construct | https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-Interlox-Squares-Interlocking-Construction/dp/B004C8I0B2?th=1 | 1 | Can also use legos | |||
20 | Gaffers Tape | To hold the dowels to a table surface | Pulley: Carry and Construct | https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Gaffer-Power-Non-Reflective-Multipurpose/dp/B00GZE3UJ8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1D4V8F2KGFGO2&keywords=gaffers%2Btape&qid=1652881478&sprefix=gaffers%2Btape%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-4&th=1 | 1 | Any strong tape will work | |||
21 | Dowel Rods | To hold the pulley | Pulley: Carry and Construct | https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Dowel-Rods-Unfinished-Woodpecker/dp/B01BGZJH2E/ref=sxin_15_ac_d_hl?ac_md=2-1-U21hbGwgQnVzaW5lc3MgQnJhbmQ%3D-ac_d_hl_hl_sb&crid=EPD7G9S0EXK4&cv_ct_cx=dowel%2Brod&keywords=dowel%2Brod&pd_rd_i=B01BGZJH2E&pd_rd_r=22ce50c4-6d67-46a8-b3cb-a3a5698431cf&pd_rd_w=oVFNO&pd_rd_wg=ZSs2C&pf_rd_p=c62cb81a-0a35-442f-8d53-cc7156305bbb&pf_rd_r=3YJM3BTK2STZVR2ARFZB&qid=1652881580&sprefix=dowel%2Brod%2Caps%2C95&sr=1-2-25fd44b4-555a-4528-b40c-891e95133f20&th=1 | 1 per group | Any 1/4" dowel rod from a craft or home improvement store will work | |||
22 | Pulley String | To string the pulley | Pulley: Carry and Construct | https://www.amazon.com/Eisco-Physics-Nylon-Pulley-Demonstration/dp/B0131B0BAI/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=pulley+string&qid=1652881714&sr=8-8 | 4ft strand per group | Any strong or yarn will work | |||
23 | Tiny Bucket | To carry the lode at the end of the pulley | Pulley: Carry and Construct | https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Metal-Buckets-Pack-12/dp/B00362QS1Y/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3OKB6PZDZ1V9D&keywords=tiny+bucket&qid=1652881810&sprefix=tiny%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-4 | 1 per group | Any small bucket or container will work | |||
24 | Pulley | Pulley to carry the string and lode | Pulley: Carry and Construct | https://www.amazon.com/Clothesline-Pulley-Plastic-Weather-Resistant/dp/B071HCY853/ref=sr_1_6?crid=20O44HH4ZXFGA&keywords=clothesline+pulley+plastic&qid=1652881893&sprefix=clothesline+pulley+plastic%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-6 | 1 per group | Any pulley will work, but these are large and good for little hands | |||
25 | Archimedes Screw | Tool to transport materials | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Jumbo-Archimedes-Screw/dp/B06WXXCNLH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BI6NDZPEEQZP&keywords=archimedes+screw&qid=1652882141&sprefix=archimedes+screw%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1 | 1 pack of 4 | ||||
26 | Paper Food Containers | To hold materials | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/Concession-Essentials-Resistant-Trays-50-Carnivals/dp/B09M9BY62P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1LIZDVP5BERXP&keywords=paper+food+boats&qid=1652882202&sprefix=paper+food+%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-4 | 1 pack | Any shallow container will work | |||
27 | 9oz Squat Cups | To receive materals | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/100-Pack-Crystal-Clear-Plastic/dp/B078RVBPC8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=ZM1BWXG26CSV&keywords=9%2Boz%2Bcups&qid=1652882255&sprefix=9%2Boz%2Bcups%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExV0hURlE3QzRGRlZFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDczNjAyMTA4NUsyT0haQzU5VSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTMxMTk3MzAzUjc0RzhHSDZSQSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 | 1 pack | Must be squat cups | |||
28 | Popcorn Kernels | Material Sample | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/Orville-Redenbachers-Gourmet-Popcorn-Original/dp/B00819SSGK/ref=sr_1_5?crid=BN55GAH79UTL&keywords=popcorn+kernels&qid=1652882309&sprefix=popcorn+kernels%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-5 | 1 | Any small materials bigger than rice, smaller than 1cm will work | |||
29 | Beans | Material Sample | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/Orville-Redenbachers-Gourmet-Popcorn-Original/dp/B00819SSGK/ref=sr_1_5?crid=BN55GAH79UTL&keywords=popcorn+kernels&qid=1652882309&sprefix=popcorn+kernels%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-5 | 1 | Any small materials bigger than rice, smaller than 1cm will work | |||
30 | Pony Beads | Material Sample | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/Wholesale-Multi-Colored-Bracelet-Braids-Plastic/dp/B09C1YL7RQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2XS0QXWMF042P&keywords=pony%2Bbeads&qid=1652882414&sprefix=pony%2Bbeads%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSTBMVjlOMEFINTAxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg4MzM5MlBINVlNRDZZSDM3SCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDczNDE3MkwwUjJOVU1RVzdORSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1 | 1 | Any small materials bigger than rice, smaller than 1cm will work | |||
31 | Rice | Material Sample | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Belly-Jasmine-Rice/dp/B08B217JP5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=35NCP90XUQARV&keywords=rice&qid=1652882462&sprefix=rice%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZTU1RNExLMTVZREcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMjU0NzgxM0pQREg4SThZUVAyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNTY0OTIzWFExSk42QUNYOUsmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl | 1 | Any small materials bigger than rice, smaller than 1cm will work | |||
32 | Sand Timers | To keep track of time | Screw: Movin' On Up | https://www.amazon.com/Timer-Small-Colorful-Plastic-Covered/dp/B08L879DLS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1EWN4PP2OFOWC&keywords=1%2Band%2B2%2Bminute%2Btimer&qid=1652882526&sprefix=1%2Band%2B2%2Bminute%2Btimers%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-5&th=1 | 1 | Optional, and any timers will work | |||
33 | Tool Set | Used to try to cut the dough | Wedge: Making the Cut | https://www.amazon.com/Gresdent-Construction-Supplies-Screwdriver-Mechanic/dp/B01MS6EEHF/ref=sr_1_12?crid=3VCXQ5FJCHT47&keywords=toy%2Btool%2Bset&qid=1652886640&sprefix=toy%2Btool%2Bset%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-12&th=1 | 1 | May use any tools, with suggested tools listed in the activity materials | |||
34 | Art Dough | To cut with tools | Wedge: Making the Cut | https://www.amazon.com/Sargent-Art-85-3396-3-Pound-Art-Time/dp/B007VYLOMG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=JJCUAI0RAV1S&keywords=art+dough&qid=1652886732&sprefix=art+dough%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-4 | 1 | Any art dough or play doh will work | |||
35 | Kids Safety Glasses | Optional, for safety dramatic play | Wedge: Making the Cut | https://www.amazon.com/HANDLER-Protective-Polycarbonate-Ballistic-Resistant/dp/B07BLLXLSJ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=kids+safety+glasses&qid=1652886808&sprefix=kids+safety+%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWTFSR1pLMk1VUFpEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTcxNTgyMjNPOUc3WjFYVUNVTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODY2MjgzNDRRSTIxNk5ISUxQJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== | 1 pack | Optional | |||
36 | General Use Materials | General classroom materials | All activities and units | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DZHU3eop9gP_NghF2Scor4DBNuhyW5Ey-3CeSxwY1w8/edit?usp=sharing | |||||
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