How to Get
Supplies:
After-schools programs may use existing parts, tools and supplies, order
them on line or contract with Build-It-Yourself to buy and ship
appropriate supplies.
All Projects:
All projects require 1 computer per 3 students with high speed access to
the Internet and PowerPoint installed. An additional computer with a
Webcam and speaker/mic set is required for the workshop manager.
(See Webcast Support)
Construction
Projects:
The basic tools and supplies below are used in all construction workshops.
Most can be purchased on line or at a local craft or at a hardware
shop. Many schools may already have these supplies.
Specific parts
are required for various projects. LEGO projects will require an
investment of less than $1500 to serve classes of 12 students over many
workshop series. Non-LEGO projects will require an investment of
between $100 and $1000 depending on the project.
Virtual
Projects:
Virtual projects such as Scratch, Web Design, and Digital Media Design use
freeware in addition to PowerPoint.
List
of all Hardware and Software (TXT)
Spread
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Basic
Construction Project Supplies
Tools:
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Phillips screw driver
- needle nose pliers with wire cutters
- eye goggles
- hand drill
- scissors
- hack saw
Materials:
- 24" x 3" x 1/4" bass wood
- 1" 1.5" and 2" sheet rock screws
- 1/2" and 3/4" #4 Phillips sheet metal screws
- #20 or #22 hook up wire
- colored pencils
- Sharpie pen, fine point
- colored card stock paper
- colored Foamie sheets
- cardboard (chip board or corregated)
- pipe cleaners
- feathers
- popsicle sticks
- coffee stirrer sticks
- colored beads
- colored string and ribbons
- colored felt or cloth
- rubber bands
- masking tape
- Scotch tape
- Duct tape
Premium Quality Junk:
(colorful, light, unusual shapes)
- Bottle Caps
- Balls
- Tin Cans
- Ribbons
- Beads
- Golf Tee's
- Paper Clips
- Straws
- Coffee Stirrer Sticks
- Bright Colored Cloth
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