tools scientist use and vocab lessons 1 and 2

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Tool measuring mass of an object

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pan balance

Front

Tool measuring mass by force

Back

spring scale

Front

Tool that measures temperature

Back

thermometer

Front

Measures mass more accurately than a pan balance.

Back

triple beam balance

Front

Tool that magnifies objects not visible to the eye.

Back

microscope

Front

Tool for detailed view of an object

Back

hand lens

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Scientists must use _______ evidence in their data.

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Empirical evidence.

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Scientists combine clues to form an idea or guess.

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inferencing

Front

Not an example of empirical evidence:

Back

My favorite flowers are lilies.

Front

Example of empirical evidence:

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Those roses are 3 feet long.