Using Scientific Tools

Will only had enough money to buy 2 pounds of bananas at the grocery store.  What tool should he use to make sure he gets exactly 2 pounds?

• thermometer
• scale
• balance
• measuring cup

Oliver found a small black dot on his new sweater. What tool should he use to determine what the dot actually is?

• microscope
• telescope
• ruler
• scale

Adam needed to mix exactly 2 tablespoons of food coloring with 2 cups of water.  What tool should he use to measure the amount of water?

• graduated cylinder
• balance
• scale
• measuring cup

Maria had to make sure her wires were between 1 and 2 inches.  What tool did she use to determine the length?

• microscope
• ruler
• scale
• thermometer

Paige earned $1 dollar for every 3 pounds of cans she recycled.  What tool should she use to make sure she recycles at least 3 pounds?

• scale
• balance
• telescope
• ruler

Mike wanted to check the water temperature of a hot tub.  What tool should he use to see the water temperature?

• scale
• telescope
• thermometer
• measuring cup

George was trying to view Jupiter (a planet) from his backyard.  What tool should he use to see Jupiter.

• microscope
• scale
• thermometer
• telescope

Billy needed exactly 6 ounces of cheese.  What tool should he use to measure exactly 6 ounces?

• scale
• microscope
• telescope
• ruler

Paul used a tool to view the Andromeda Galaxy in outer space.  What tool did he use to see the galaxy?

• telescope
• microscope
• thermometer
• ruler

Dave wanted to check the length of his flashlight. What tool should he use?

• Graduated Cylinder
• Measuring cup
• Microscope
• Ruler