Classroom and teaching supplies
Homeschool starter kit for ages 11-14: 14 supplies
Middle-years homeschoolers need tools for pre-algebra, lab science and research writing. The kit favors durable, reusable items.
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Scientific calculator
Texas Instruments · Ages 11-14
Algebra tiles
hand2mind · Ages 11-14
Geometry set
Staedtler · Ages 11-14
Graph paper
Pacon · Ages 11-14
Safety goggles
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 11-14
Graduated cylinders and beakers
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 11-14
Student microscope
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 11-14
Digital scale
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 11-14
Rocks and minerals set
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 11-14
Binders and dividers
Carson Dellosa · Ages 11-14
Novel sets
Scholastic · Ages 11-14
Dictionary and thesaurus
Scholastic · Ages 11-14
Colored pencils and fineliners
Crayola · Ages 11-14
Planner
Carson Dellosa · Ages 11-14
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