Science Tools Vocabulary

an instrument that uses lenses to make small objects look larger

• microscope

• calculator

• balance

• beaker

a science tool used to measure length

• graduated cylinder

• thermometer

• meter stick

• stopwatch

What is this science tool called?

• terrarium

• aquarium

• notebook

• beaker

a container with a pouring spout and measurement marks, used to measure volume

• stopwatch

• hand lens

• beaker

• terrarium

a scale that uses three bars to measure the mass of an object

• triple beam balance

• spring scale

• graduated cylinder

• goggles

This tool is used to...

• protect our hands during experiments

• protect our clothing during experiments

• measure mass

• protect our eyes during experiments

a tool used to take video or photographs

• mirror

• camera

• aquarium

• terrarium

This tool is used for...

• measuring distance

• measuring elasped time

• measuring volume

• measuring mass

a tool used to measure temperature in degrees

• triple beam balance

• collecting net

• spring scale

• thermometer

a hand-held magnifying glass

• microscope

• mirror

• prism

• hand lens