Post on 28-Dec-2015
Science Journal
Use: Documentation of science work. Journal checks and study guide.
Journal Rules:1. Follow directions about journal entries2. Do neat work3. Do all work in pencil4. DO NOT LOSE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beaker
Use: To measure an amount of a substance; liquid or solid.* Units are milliliters (mL)
*Not perfectly accurate
* Glass/Plastic….breakable
Triple Beam Balance
Use: Measure the mass of a substance
* Units are grams* Very accurate to .1 of a gram*Expensive Hold with two hands…base and arm (Never grab by rider beams)
Graduated Cylinder
Use: Measure the volume of liquids Measure the volume of irregular shaped solids using water displacement
* Units are milliliters (mL)* Very accurate* Glass/Plastic ……breakable
Thermometer
Use: Measure temperature
*Units: Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
*Glass/Plastic……breakable
Pipette
Use: To add or take away small amounts of liquids
*Units: Drops (not all drops are equal)
*Commonly called an eyedropper . Use the proper term in science class.
Safety Goggles/Glasses
• Use: To protect eyes when using chemicals or hot materials.
1. Always wear when lab situations call for them2. Do not lay down so lens can become scratched
Microscope
Use: To view very small objects that are difficult to see with your naked eye
• Very expensive; follow ALL microscope use rules!!!!!!!
Ruler/Straight Edge
Use: To measure lengths or to draw a straight line.
*Units: Inches (in), centimeters (cm), millimeters (mL)
Pencil
• Use: To do ALL work in science class
1. Always use a pencil unless otherwise directed2. Erase all errors and stray marks3. DO NOT scratch out mistakes4. Write or print clearly