Integrated Science M1 More tools used in Science - Microscope
Science Tools
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Science Tools
Nature of ScienceLaboratory Instruments
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SCIENCE TOOLS To become a successful
scientists, we must be able to identify and use scientific instruments or tools.
These tools are for collecting data, taking measurements, and recording observations.
Scientists use a variety of tools to do investigations.
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Computer
An electronic tool that performs tasks by processing and storing information.
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Calculators
An electronic device for solving mathematics problems
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Hand Lens
A tool that magnifies objects or makes objects look larger than they are.
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Microscope A tool that
magnifies at a much higher power than a hand lens.
It magnifies smaller objects or makes smaller objects larger.
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Telescope
A tool used to see objects in the sky.
It magnifies or makes objects in the sky larger.
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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.
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Thermometer A tool used to
measure temperature.
It measures the temperature of air and most liquids.
The Greek prefix “therm” means “heat”.
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Compass
A tool for telling directions.
It is used to find Earth’s magnetic north pole.
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Stopwatch
A tool used to measure time.
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Balance
A tool used to measure the mass of an object.
A balance tells the amount of matter an object contains.
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Magnet
A magnet attracts and repels substances.
It is attracted or pulled to items with iron, nickel, or steel.
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Collecting Net
A tool used to gather animal samples or specimens such as butterflies.
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Safety Goggles
Eyewear that protects the eyes during a science experiment or investigation from hazardous or dangerous materials.
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Test Tube
A test tube is smaller than a beaker.
It is open at one end and closed at the other.
It is cylindrical in shape.
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Beaker
An open cylindrical container with a pouring lip.
It measures volume or the amount that is being held.
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Graduated Cylinder
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Petri Dish
A container used for samples or specimens.
A tool to culture microorganisms.
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Hot Plate
A tool used to heat objects.