Scientific Tools Vocabulary

Tool used to measure time, it can have a hand or digits.

• graduated cylinder

• stopwatch

• camera

• ruler

Tool used to magnify tiny objects (makes tiny objects look larger).

• microscope

• safety goggles

• compass

• magnet

Tool used to measure length in inches and centimeters.

• pan balance

• beaker

• ruler

• calculator

Safety equipment worn to protect the eyes during a science experiment in a lab.

• lab coat

• close-toed shoes

• safety goggles

• camera

Tool used to measure liquids in milliliters.

• beaker

• graduated cylinder

• dropper

• rain gauge

Tool used to record pictures so that scientists can study them at later time or date.

• compass

• camera

• microscope

• computer

Tool used to tell the direction one is going.

• compass

• hand lens

• calculator

• spring scale

Tool used for math calculations.

• camera

• computer

• calculator

• compass

Tool used to dispense small drops of liquid onto a surface or container.

• dropper

• graduated cylinder

• rain gauge

• spring scale

Tool used to measure the amount of heat in an object or fluid.

• ruler

• compass

• beaker

• thermometer