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Science Investigation Tools

Science Investigation Tools. Scientists use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry. Name the tool and its purpose. Microscope. A tool that magnifies at a much higher power than a hand lens. It magnifies smaller objects or makes smaller objects larger. Collecting Nets.

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Science Investigation Tools

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  1. Science InvestigationTools

  2. Scientists use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry.

  3. Name the tool and its purpose.

  4. Microscope • A tool that magnifies at a much higher power than a hand lens. • It magnifies smaller objects or makes smaller objects larger.

  5. Collecting Nets • A tool used to gather animal samples or specimens such as butterflies.

  6. Compass • A tool for telling directions. • It is used to find Earth’s magnetic north pole.

  7. Graduated Cylinders a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume

  8. Hand Lens A tool that magnifies objects or makes objects look larger than they are.

  9. Meter Stick • A meter tool that is used to measure distance and the length of objects. • It tells how long an object is. • In science, we use the metric system for measuring.

  10. Goggles • Eyewear that protects the eyes during a science experiment or investigation from hazardous or dangerous materials.

  11. Spring Scale a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

  12. Thermometer • A tool used to measure temperature. • It measures the temperature of air and most liquids. • The Greek prefix “therm” means “heat”.

  13. Triple Beam Balance • A tool used to measure the mass of an object. • A balance tells the amount of matter an object contains.

  14. Magnets A magnet attracts and repels substances. It has a North and a South Pole It is attracted or pulled to items with iron, nickel, or steel.

  15. Hot Plate • A tool used to heat objects.

  16. Stop Watch • A tool used to measure time.

  17. Beaker • An open cylindrical container with a pouring lip. • It measures volume or the amount that is being held.

  18. Petri Dish • A container used for samples or specimens. • A tool to culture microorganisms.

  19. How Did You Do?

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