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Science Lab Tools. Mrs. Eddlemon 6 th Grade. Beaker. a glass or plastic tool used to measure liquids. Calculator. Small, electronic device used for solving mathematical problems. Collecting Net. An open--meshed fabric that is used for catching fish, birds, or insects.
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Science Lab Tools Mrs. Eddlemon 6th Grade
Beaker • a glass or plastic tool used to measure liquids.
Calculator • Small, electronic device used for solving mathematical problems
Collecting Net • An open--meshed fabric that is used for catching fish, birds, or insects
Double Pan Balance • Compares the mass of 2 objects
Erlenmeyer Flask or Flask • Tool used in chemistry to heat liquids
Eye Dropper/Pipette • Tool used to measure very small amounts of liquid.
Graduated Cylinder • Tool used to measure the volume of liquids in mL. Measure at the meniscus.
Hand Lens • Tool that is used to observe objects that are too large for a microscope
Hot Plate • Tool used as a heat source, usually powered by electricity
Meter Stick • Measures the length of objects in centimeters (cm).
Microscope • Tool used to view very small items. They are expensive and should be carried with 2 hands.
Cover Slip • Thin, plastic square used to cover the specimen that was laid out on the slide
Slide • Long rectangular glass used to lay out specimens under the microscope
Petri Dish • Clear plastic container that allows you to observe living organisms or grow bacteria.
Spring Scale • Tool used to measure force of gravity on a object in Newtons (N).
Test Tube Rack • This item was made to hold the test tubes while in use or after cleaning so they can dry.
Test Tube • Small glass viles that are used to heat or mix small amounts of liquids
Thermometer • A tool used for measuring temperature (degrees Celsius)
Stop Watch • A watch having a hand that can be started and stopped for exact timing
Triple Beam Balance • Tool that measures the mass of an object in grams (g).
Tweezers/Forceps • Small, metal instrument used for picking up/holding small objects.