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Explore the essential tools used in science labs to enhance observation and measurement. This guide covers a variety of instruments including hand lenses for magnification, graduated cylinders for liquid measurement, pan balances for mass determination, and safety goggles for eye protection. Learn about the use of forceps, measuring tapes, microscopes, and more to measure dimensions, weight, temperature, and volume in various scientific experiments. Understanding these tools is crucial for effective scientific inquiry and experimentation.
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Hand Lens • A tool used to MAGNIFY or enlarge an object’s features.
Graduated cylinder • Measures how much space liquid takes up • Measure in ml.
Pan Balance • Used to measure the mass of objects • Measure in grams
Safety Goggles • Help protect your eyes during an experiment.
Forceps • Used to pick up small objects
Measuring Tape • Used to measure length, width, height, or depth. Useful for measuring a CURVED object. • Measure in inches or cm.
Microscopes • Used to magnify an object
Magnifying Box • Used to enlarge or MAGNIFY an object
Dropper/Pipette • Picks up liquids
Spring Scale • Used to measure an object’s weight • Measure in Kilos or lbs
Thermometer Measures temperature How hot or cold something is Measure in C. Or F.
Ruler • Used to measure length, width, height, or depth • Measure in inches or cm.
Measuring cup/beaker • Measures volume • How much space that something takes up • Measure in ml or oz.
There are many tools that can be used in science inquiry • Tools that magnify objects • Microscope • Magnifying box • Hand lens
Tools that measure length • Tape measure • ruler
Tools that measure how much space an object takes up • Beaker • Graduate cylinder
Tools that measure: • TEMPERATURE • Thermometer • MASS • Pan balance • WEIGHT • Spring scale
Tools for safety and comfort • Goggles • Pipette/dropper • forceps