10th Grade Supply List
Materials for Chemistry, Geometry, U.S. History, and World Literature—transformation and identity.
✏️ Writing & Language Arts
- ☐ Main Lesson Book (unlined, large format)
- ☐ Composition notebooks (4-5)
- ☐ College-ruled loose-leaf paper
- ☐ 3-ring binder with dividers
- ☐ Colored pencils and fine-tip pens
- ☐ Highlighters (multiple colors)
- ☐ Index cards for vocabulary
- ☐ MLA/APA style guide
🎨 Art & Creative Work
- ☐ Watercolors & brushes
- ☐ Sketching pencils
- ☐ Drawing paper and sketchbook
- ☐ Poster board for presentations
- ☐ Compass and straightedge for geometry constructions
🇺🇸 U.S. History
- ☐ U.S. historical atlas
- ☐ Timeline materials (large format)
- ☐ Access to primary source databases
- ☐ Constitution pocket reference
- ☐ State and local history resources
📐 Math: Geometry
- ☐ Graph paper notebook
- ☐ Geometry set (compass, protractor, ruler) – quality matters
- ☐ Scientific calculator
- ☐ Straightedge (separate from ruler)
- ☐ Tracing paper
- ☐ Geometry reference poster
- ☐ 3D shape models or nets
⚗️ Science: Chemistry
- ☐ Lab notebook (bound)
- ☐ Safety goggles (required)
- ☐ Lab apron
- ☐ Periodic table poster
- ☐ Molecular model kit
- ☐ Scientific calculator
- ☐ Basic chemistry lab kit (or access to lab)
- ☐ Beakers, test tubes, graduated cylinders
📚 Literature
- ☐ Reading journal
- ☐ Sticky notes for annotation
- ☐ Dictionary and thesaurus
- ☐ Access to required texts (see book list)
🕯️ Hearth Circle
- ☐ Candle and holder
- ☐ Bell or singing bowl
- ☐ Reflection journal
- ☐ Seasonal altar items
💡 10th Grade Supply Tips
- • Geometry tools: Quality compass and straightedge are essential for constructions
- • Chemistry safety: Goggles are non-negotiable—get a comfortable pair
- • Molecular models: Hands-on models help visualize bonding and structure
- • Lab notebook: Bound notebooks with numbered pages for proper documentation
- • Home lab: Many chemistry experiments can be done safely at home with proper supervision