Participatory
Design
Design and Construction materials
It's good to gather these ahead of time, and keep them in one place for these projects
For Drawing and writing For Measuring For 2D Paper models
plain unlined paper 12' tape measures construction paper
lined paper 100' tape measures plain paper
pencils 1 foot rulers scissors
pens yardsticks pencils/pens
colored pencils
erasers
pencil sharpeners
clipboards
For 3D models For Testing (optional) For Construction
sand, soil, small rocks soil test kit (pH) hammer
twigs, sticks, branches water test kit nails
Cardboard or wood base microscope scrap lumber
clay (non-hardening) lumber
thin wire (easily bending)
construction paper
light cardboard
popsicle sticks/toothpicks
glue
paint
food coloring
For Research
yellow pages
catalogues for products you want to buy
computer with internet (optional)
computer with design programs (optional)
access to a telephone (optional)