Scientific Equipment

Thermometer

Used to measure temperature. Unit of measurement will be either Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees.

Meter Stick

Used to measure length. Numbered from 0 to 100. Unit of measurement will be either meter or

centimeter.

Balance Scale

Used to measure mass. Unit of

measurement will be gram.

Triple Beam Balance

Used to measure mass. Unit of measurement will be gram.

Spring Scale

Used to measure force.

Unit of measurement

will be newton.

Beaker

Used to measure volume of liquids.

Unit of measurement will

be milliliter.

Graduated Cylinder

Used to measure volume of liquids.

Unit of measurement 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 slide and then

viewed under microscope lens.

Petri Dish

Sterile environment that is used to grow samples of bacteria. Samples are grown in agar.

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.