Science Tools

Front

A tool to measure mass by balancing pans on two sides.

Back

pan balance

Front

An instrument used to make precise measurements of the mass of an object. Options: pan balance, pipette, spring scale, triple beam balance

Back

triple beam balance

Front

An instrument that makes small objects look larger.

Back

microscope

Front

Hand-held instrument used to make an item look larger.

Back

hand-held lens

Front

A tool used to measure length in meters, centimeters, or millimeters.

Back

meter stick

Front

A tool used to find the weight of an object or to measure force.

Back

spring scale

Front

An instrument used to measure the volume of a liquid.

Back

graduated cylinder

Front

Cylindrical glass container with a pouring lip, used especially in labs to measure the volume of a liquid in mL

Back

beaker

Front

A lab tool used to heat substances.

Back

hot plate

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

A tool used to show directions consisting of a needle that points to the north magnetic pole.

Back

compass