Science Equipment - 3rd Grade

A tool used to measure time in seconds and minutes is called a _____.

• Stopwatch
• Balance
• Graduated Cylinder
• Thermometer

A beaker is a container used to measure large volumes of liquid.

• True
• False

A student accidentally knocks over a bowl of iron nails. What tool could be used to pick up the nails?

• Magnet
• Gloves
• Broom
• Beaker

What tool is used to record images of observations?

• Hot Plate
• Notebook
• Metric Ruler
• Camera

Choose the choice that matches the picture.

• A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
• A spring scale is used to measure the amount of gravity pulling an object.
• A hot plate is used to heat items up.
• A computer is used to collect, copute, and display information.

A computer can be used to collect, compute, and display information.

• True
• False

What tool would you use to record and organize information?

• Graduated Cylinder
• Notebook
• Camera
• Gloves

Gloves, goggles, lab coats, and flip flops are safety gear worn in the lab.

• True
• False

Which two tools are used to protect scientists in the lab?

• Balance and Goggles
• Gloves and Goggles
• Sandals and Loose Clothing
• Hand Lens and Gloves

A graduated cylinder measures mass or the amount of "stuff" in an object.

• True
• False