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

This tool is used to...

• protect our hands during experiments

• protect our clothing during experiments

• measure mass

• protect our eyes during experiments

This tool is used for...

• measuring distance

• measuring elasped time

• measuring volume

• measuring mass

Tool used to measure length in inches and centimeters.

• pan balance

• beaker

• ruler

• calculator

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

• microscope

• safety goggles

• compass

• magnet

Tool used to measure liquids in milliliters.

• beaker

• graduated cylinder

• dropper

• rain gauge

Tool used to tell the direction one is going.

• compass

• hand lens

• calculator

• spring scale

Challenge Question: A _______ measures the temperature of air and most liquids.

• telescope

• spring scale

• scale

• thermometer

Name the tool.

• spring scale

• hand lens (magnifying glass)

• graduated cylinder

• ruler