top 10: materials for the science area

Here is a list of my top 10 favorite items that I like to make sure are always in a science area.


1.  live plants
2.  a fish or other animal
3.  magnifying glasses
4.  trays of petals, seeds, grass, bark, or other nature items
5.  pencils/sharpies and notebooks
6.  items for measuring such as paperclips/popsicle sticks/coins
7.  a scale
8.  empty containers for the little people to use in collecting and sorting
9.  tweezers
10. materials and picture instructions to make play dough

What items do you like to include in science areas?