Scientific Equipment

Thermometer

Used to measure temp. UOM will be

either Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees.

Meter Stick

Used to measure length from 0 to

100. UOM will be meter or

centimeter.

Balance Scale

Used to measure mass. UOM will be

gram.

Triple Beam Balance

Used to measure mass. UOM will be gram.

Spring Scale

Used to measure force. UOM will be

newton.

Beaker

Used to measure volume of liquids.

UOM will be milliliter.

Graduated Cylinder

Used to measure volume of liquids.

UOM will be milliliter.

How does a graduated cylinder

compare to a beaker?

Magnifying glass/Magnifier

Used to observe objects.

Telescope

Used to observe objects in the sky.

Microscope and Slides

Used to observe small objects with different lenses.

Objects are placed on a microscope

slide.

Petri Dish

Sterile environment that is used to grow samples of bacteria.

Test tubes and brush

Test tubes are used for

experiments. The brush is used to clean the tubes after

the experiments.

Clamp

Used to hold things together.

Dissecting Pan

Used when dissecting animals or plants. You will be able to stick pins into the black substance to

hold the object in place.

Safety Goggles

Wear to protect your eyes during science experiments.

Stethoscope

Used to listen to your heart and lungs.

Syringe

Used to measure the medicine that you receive in a shot.

Recycle Symbol

Stands for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.