Science - Scientific Tools

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Balance / Scale

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Measures the mass of objects (grams/kilograms). Example: Measuring a rock’s mass.

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Spring Scale

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Measures force or weight in newtons or grams by how much the spring stretches. Example: Measuring pull on an object.

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Meter Stick / Metric Ruler

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Measures length, width, or height in centimeters and meters. Example: Measuring the height of a book.

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Measuring Tape

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A flexible tool to measure distance or length around curved objects. Example: Measuring tree trunk circumference.

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Graduated Cylinder

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Measures the volume of liquids precisely in milliliters. Example: Measuring water for an experiment.

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Beaker

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Holds, mixes, and heats liquids; can measure approximate volume. Example: Mixing solutions.

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Test Tube

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Holds small amounts of substances for heating or mixing. Example: Mixing vinegar and baking soda.

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Thermometer

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Measures temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Example: Measuring hot water temperature.

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Stopwatch / Timer

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Measures time in seconds, minutes, and hours. Example: Timing how long sugar dissolves.

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Microscope

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Magnifies very small objects (like cells). Example: Observing pond water.