Stem+Materials+for+classroom

__**Supplies**__ K'nex for some of the amusement park & physics applications: @http://www.knex.com/Shop/site_search_portal.php?func=1&words=engineering+kits LEGO Mindstorms if you want to get into robotics: @http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx there are even FIRSTLEGO League contests there ZOME construction kits: @http://www.learningforallages.com/zome.htm good for 3D designs Vernier or CBL for data collection- temp sensors, motion sensors, etc: www.vernier.com  pulleys, levers, etc.. motors propellors rubberbands popsicle sticks wheels & axels- or even old CD's, plates, cups mousetraps lots of card stock, cardboard solar cells balloons toothpicks straws weights balsa wood pipe insulation marbles & balls of different sizes and weights toy cars tissue paper string, yarn foam easy cutters for wood pins wood glue and obviously rulers, protractors, compasses, pencils, scissors