Scientific Method and Lab Tools

Safety googles are only a fashion accessory. You never need to wear them during science lab. 

• True
• False

What tool is most useful for measuring the width of a turtle shell?

• A pan balance
• Collecting net
• Magnifying glass
• Ruler

Tell the teacher if you see something or someone being unsafe?

• True
• False

What tool is used to find the temperature at which water boils?

• graduated cylinder
• hot plate
• stopwatch
• thermometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

You can taste, eat, drink or inhale anything used in science activities.

• True
• False

Keep your hands away from your face, eyes and mouth during science activities.

• True
• False

When should you wash your hands?

• After using chemicals or fingerprinting
• After sneezing or using tissues
• After using the bathroom
• All of these!

Fooling around in the lab, throwing things, and doing unauthorized experiments are all:

• Not dangerous
• Great if you have time
• Always against the rules
• Ok every other Tuesday

You want to measure how much water fits into a bowl. What tool do you use?

• measuring tape

• ruler

• balance scale

• measuring cup

You want to measure how tall your desk is. What do you use?

• measuring cup

• thermometer

• hand lens

• ruler