Note: While the enrollment for inSTEM Summer Program continues to be offered at no cost. However, this year, due to our virtual platform, there is a small materials cost for the 6th grade program. In addition, our new edition of Fun Science and Flagway will require some materials that can be obtained at a relatively low cost. As always, please direct questions and concerns to instematdpu@gmail.com.
Rising 6th Grade Car Materials List
Solar Car ($25.75)
1) Solar Race Car Kit - $21 (https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/solar-race-car-kit/)
2) Glue gun - $3 (https://www.dollargeneral.com/sewing-patch-hot-glue-gun-1ct-0011867-1-1.html)
3) Glue sticks for glue gun - $1.75 (https://www.dollargeneral.com/sewing-patch-hot-melt-mini-glue-sticks-20-ct.html)
4) 2 AA batteries
5) Scissors
1) Solar Race Car Kit - $21 (https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/solar-race-car-kit/)
2) Glue gun - $3 (https://www.dollargeneral.com/sewing-patch-hot-glue-gun-1ct-0011867-1-1.html)
3) Glue sticks for glue gun - $1.75 (https://www.dollargeneral.com/sewing-patch-hot-melt-mini-glue-sticks-20-ct.html)
4) 2 AA batteries
5) Scissors
Fun Science Materials List
Slime ($7.47)
1) Food coloring - $1 Dollar Tree
2) ½ cup clear, glitter, or white PVA glue (Elmer’s or school glue) - $2.05 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Elmer-s-Liquid-School-Glue-White-Washable-4-oz/17011265?selected=true)
3) Borax - $4.47 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/20-Mule-Team-All-Natural-Borax-Detergent-Booster-Multi-Purpose-Household-Cleaner-65-Ounce/20850525
4) Optional (glitter, confetti, tiny Styrofoam, snowflakes)
Lip Gloss ($2.20)
1) Petroleum jelly - $1 Dollar Tree
2) Flavored drink powder of desired color (Kool-Aid) - $0.20
3) Small container with lid - $1 Dollar Tree
Geopanes ($2.00)
1) 12 Toothpicks - $1 Dollar Tree
2) 8 Small poke-able objects that can connect toothpicks (olives, raisins, fruit gel snacks, marshmallows) - $1
3) A container deep enough to accommodate a toothpick cube
4) Dishwashing liquid
5) Measuring spoons
6) Spoon
7) Paperclip or twist-tie
Solar Oven
1) Cardboard pizza delivery box or Cardboard box with attached lid.
2) Aluminum foil
3) Clear plastic wrap
4) Tape (transparent tape, duct tape, masking tape, or whatever you have)
5) Stick (about 1 foot long like a skewer, ruler or whatever you have)
6) Ruler or straight-edge
7) Plastic wrap (a heavy-duty or freezer zip lock bag will also work)
8) Box knife or scissors
***Lid should have flaps so that the box can be closed tightly. Box should be at least 3 inches deep and big enough to set a pie tin inside.
Glue stick
Box cutter or Xacto knife (Parent supervision and support will be needed when using this material)
1) Food coloring - $1 Dollar Tree
2) ½ cup clear, glitter, or white PVA glue (Elmer’s or school glue) - $2.05 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Elmer-s-Liquid-School-Glue-White-Washable-4-oz/17011265?selected=true)
3) Borax - $4.47 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/20-Mule-Team-All-Natural-Borax-Detergent-Booster-Multi-Purpose-Household-Cleaner-65-Ounce/20850525
4) Optional (glitter, confetti, tiny Styrofoam, snowflakes)
Lip Gloss ($2.20)
1) Petroleum jelly - $1 Dollar Tree
2) Flavored drink powder of desired color (Kool-Aid) - $0.20
3) Small container with lid - $1 Dollar Tree
Geopanes ($2.00)
1) 12 Toothpicks - $1 Dollar Tree
2) 8 Small poke-able objects that can connect toothpicks (olives, raisins, fruit gel snacks, marshmallows) - $1
3) A container deep enough to accommodate a toothpick cube
4) Dishwashing liquid
5) Measuring spoons
6) Spoon
7) Paperclip or twist-tie
Solar Oven
1) Cardboard pizza delivery box or Cardboard box with attached lid.
2) Aluminum foil
3) Clear plastic wrap
4) Tape (transparent tape, duct tape, masking tape, or whatever you have)
5) Stick (about 1 foot long like a skewer, ruler or whatever you have)
6) Ruler or straight-edge
7) Plastic wrap (a heavy-duty or freezer zip lock bag will also work)
8) Box knife or scissors
***Lid should have flaps so that the box can be closed tightly. Box should be at least 3 inches deep and big enough to set a pie tin inside.
Glue stick
Box cutter or Xacto knife (Parent supervision and support will be needed when using this material)
Flagway Materials List
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks ($2.97) - https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Painting-Surfaces/Wood/Wood-Craft-Sticks---Jumbo/p/23695
- Poker Chips ($4.47) -https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ace-100-Count-Poker-Chips/26966615
- Number Cards ($2.67) - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Flash-Cards-Numbers-1-100-School-Zone/1525638?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 (free printable downloads available online)
- Scrap Paper
- Markers (Red, Yellow, Blue)
- Sharpened pencil and eraser
