Scientific Tools

Scientific Tools

Protect your eyes during experiments! Put them on before starting any activity.

SAFETY GOGGLES

Keep your clothes clean! Wear them over your clothes during experiments.

LAB GOWNS

Protect your hands! Wear them when handling chemicals or messy materials.

GLOVES

Pick up small objects! Squeeze the handles together to grip.

TWEEZERS

Pick up hot objects! Squeeze the handles to grip securely.

TONGS

Check how hot or cold something is! Just put it in the air or a drink and wait a moment.

MICROSCOPE

Poll

Which of these can be used to look at cells?

Check how hot or cold something is! Just put it in the air or a drink and wait a moment.

THERMOMETER

Weigh objects! Place the item on the scale and read the measurement.

SCALE

Measure lengths! Place it next to the object and read the number where it ends.

RULER

Multiple Choice

What is a ruler used for?

• looking at skin cells

• don't pick this one

• measuring length

• measuring liquids

Hold liquids for experiments! Pour the liquid in carefully.

TEST TUBES

Hold multiple test tubes! Place the test tubes in the slots to keep them upright.

TEST TUBE RACK

Measure liquid volumes! Pour the liquid in and read the measurement at eye level.

GRADUATED CYLINDER

Mix liquids together! Use it to stir solutions in beakers or test tubes.

STIRRING ROD

See small details! Hold it over the object and look through it.

MAGNIFYING LENS