Scientific Tools

Name this scientific tool.

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• anemometer

• hand lends

• microscope

• barometer

We use scientific tools to help us:

• observe, measure and study objects

• drive our cars

• search for gold

• join the zoo

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• Goggles
• Measuring Cup
• Balance Scale

This tool produces an enlarged (bigger) image of an object.

• magnifying lens
• tweezers
• balance scale

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This tool is a flexible ruler used for measuring.

• thermometer
• measuring tape
• microscope

If you wanted to take a closer look at the Milky Way, which scientific tool would you use?

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What might you examine using a microscope?

• skin cells
  
• television
• clouds
• car

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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

• Ruler

• Scale

• Measuring cup

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

• Scale

• Ruler

• Microscope

• Thermometer

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

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Scale

• Telescope