Science Tools R. Beck Housman Elementary. Journal A notebook or log used to record scientific data.

Science Tools

R. BeckHousman Elementary

Journal

A notebook or logused to recordscientific data

Balance

An instrument used to measure an object’s mass

Triple Beam Balance

A very accurate instrument with three beams that we use to measure the mass of an object

FunnelAn instrument that prevents liquid from spilling while we pour

Stop Watch

A timing device used to measure time during an experiment

Camera

Equipment which records pictures of scientific experiments

Goggles

A protective eye wear that protects your eyes from splashes

Graduated Cylinder

Instrument used to measure the volumeof liquids and solids

Thermometer

An instrument used to measurethe temperatureof air and liquids

Magnifier Lens

A hand held toolThat magnifiesobjects

Telescope

An instrument used to observe distant objects with your eyes

Lab coat or apron

An garmentworn over theclothing toprotect from spills

Hot plate

An instrument usedto heat liquids forexperiments

Microscope

A tool that magnifiesobjects by increasingthe power of magnification.

Metric Ruler

A measuring deviceused to measure distance or length

Dropper

a small tube with asuction bulb at one end for drawing in aliquid and releasing it in drops.

Metric system

a measurement system that is used in science

Spring scale

An instrumentused to measurethe pull of gravityof an object

Spring scale

We might find and use a spring scale in our own bathroom.

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