Science Tools - Day 3 PowerPoint

Multiple Choice

Name this tool.

• Microscope

• Graduated Cylinder

• Safety Goggles

• Safety Apron

Multiple Choice

What is this tool?

• graduated cylinder  
• test tube
• beaker
• flask

Multiple Choice

Name the tool.

• tape measure
• hand lens
• meter stick
• spring scale
  spring scale

Multiple Choice

What is this science tool?

• thermometer
• ruler
• beaker
• yard stick

Multiple Choice

Name this tool.

• Thermometer

• Triple Beam Balance

• Pan Balance

• Safety Goggles

Hotspot

Click on the funnel

Open Ended

Why is it important to identify and explain the purpose of different science tools before starting an experiment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main goal of science?

• To memorize facts

• To study how the world works through observation, investigation, and reasoning

• To perform magic tricks

• To create inventions without understanding them

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word means to use your senses to notice and describe things carefully?

• Observe

• Investigate

• Predict

• Measure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions best describes what a scientist does?

• Asks questions and investigates

• Makes random guesses

• Ignores evidence

• Uses tools without purpose

Multiple Select

Select all vocabulary words that involve finding out information about something.

• Observe

• Investigate

• Predict

• Measure

Open Ended

Can you figure out which science tool this is? It helps you see things up close, doesn’t use electricity, and makes small things look big.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of science tools?

• Gather precise measurements

• Make accurate observations

• Stay safe during investigations

• Cook food

Multiple Choice

Which science tool is used to make small details larger and help make careful observations?

• Magnifying glass

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Ruler

Multiple Choice

Which science tool would be best for observing the patterns on a butterfly's wings?

• Magnifying glass

• Microscope

• Thermometer

• Balance

Multiple Choice

Which science tool would you use to measure how tall a plant grows over time?

• Thermometer

• Timer

• Safety goggles

• Ruler or measuring tape

Open Ended

Explain how a thermometer helps scientists track environmental changes.

Open Ended

Give another example of when you would use a ruler.

Multiple Choice

Which science tool can measure in seconds, minutes, or hours and is used to track how long something takes?

• Thermometer

• Timer or stopwatch

• Safety goggles

• Ruler

Open Ended

Why is it important to wear safety goggles even if we think an investigation is safe?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following science tools is so large that it takes up an entire building?

• Magnifying glass

• Microscope

• Giant telescope

• Thermometer

Open Ended

Can you figure out which science tool this is? It helps you see things up close, it doesn’t use electricity, and it makes small things look big.

Multiple Select

Which science tools can help scientists observe things closely? Select all that apply.

• Magnifying glass

• Giant telescope

• Microscope

• Stethoscope

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using science tools in scientific investigations?

• To make observations and collect data

• To decorate the laboratory

• To entertain scientists

• To store food