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After-school Program Workshop Supplies



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.

Spread Sheet Summary

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