Portland Public Schools

Supplies and Resources

If there are missing components/consumables from your kit or damaged materials that are in need of replacement, please contact sciencekits@pps.net with your requests.

Required steps to expedite online requests

1.  All information must be included when submitting your email.

• Your Name:
• Email address:
• School:
• Science unit:
• Items requested:
• Quantity:
• Desired delivery date: 
• Other teachers:

2.  Other teachers must be listed if you order multiple quantities, otherwise you will only receive one order.

Living Materials

Two weeks advance notice is required for delivery.  Vendors deliver on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  If you need materials starting on a Monday, you can request to have them delivered on a Friday.  However, some living critters will not survive over the weekend (this option is available but not preferred). 

Care/Instructions

Silk Worm Food Cooking Instructions
Brine Shrimp Care Sheet
Redworm Care Sheet
Isopods Care Sheet
Painted Lady Care Sheet
Volvox (Algae) Care Sheet
Vinegar Eel Care Sheet
Blepharisma (Protozoa) Care Sheet
Ramhorn Snail and Pond Snail Care Sheet
Freshwater Fish Care Sheet