The Science Toolbox
The Science Toolbox lists materials for a variety of science activities in the classroom, identifies some sources of equipment and consumables, and gives some approximate prices at the time of publication.
Appendix Four: Recommended collectable items
- Bones
- Feathers
- Birds' nests (preferably kept in zip-lock plastic bags. See page 32 of Safety and Science: A Guidance Manual for New Zealand Schools for precautions when handling bones, feathers, and birds' nests.)
- Shells
- Cones
- Stones, rocks, and minerals
- Leaf skeletons
- Sand
- Dried insects
- Fishing floats
- Pressed leaves and flowers
- Seeds
- Old appliances or toys
- Cross-sections of tree trunks
- Large, 4-litre, margarine or mayonnaise plastic containers are useful for storing collectables. They are often available from restaurants.