Tools Scientists Use

Tools Scientists Use

Open Ended

What are some other tools you can think of that a scientist might use?

What tool would work best for observing this object?

Unmute yourself and choose one: Your eye, magnifying glass, or microscope

Let's practice identifying what tools we would use for different tasks.

Multiple Choice

Which tool would we use for safety?

Multiple Choice

Which tool would we use for measuring?

Multiple Choice

Which tool would we use for magnifying?

Multiple Choice

Which tool would we use for recording data?

Experiment

When we are ready to test a hypothesis, we need to either use an experiment someone designed for us or create our own.

When we create our own, part of the process is writing down the steps and list of materials, or tools, needed. 

Hypothesis: Doubling the amount of baking soda in a recipe will double the height of a sheet cake.

If we wanted to test this, what tools would we need?

Multiple Select

What additional tools do we need to test the baking soda hypothesis? Choose all that apply.

Next Steps:

Complete the EdPuzzle and then your independent practice.