Science Tools and Equipment

Thermometer: a tool that measures temperature.

Balance: used to measure the mass of an object to a know

unit of mass.

Compass: a tool that uses a magnetized pointer to show

magnetic north.

Barometer: a weather instrument that measures air

pressure.

Graduated Cylinder: used to measure the volume of

liquids.
Spring Scale: a tool that measures the pull of gravity on an
object.

Magnifier: a toll that lets you see things you cannot see with
just your eyes.

Microscope: a tool that lets you see objects that are too small
to see with a magnifier.

Petri dish: small, flat, clear dish used to grow mold or

bacteria.

Safety goggles: for eye protection when working with liquids

or other materials that might get into eyes.
Collection net: useful for gathering leaves and other materials
needed for investigations.

Test tube: a small, narrow glass tube used in an investigation.

First aid: band-aids and bandages for safety.

Stop watch: a tool used to measure elapsed time.

Apron: protective covering for clothes.

Bunsen burner: an open-flame heat source used to heat

substances in an investigation.
Journal: a record of your science investigation.

Hot plate: a warming surface used to heat a substance in an

investigation.

Flask: a container with a large flat base and narrow spout used
to hold liquids.

Meter stick: a tool used to measure length or distance in metric

units.

Telescope: used to observe and study objects in space.

Anemometer: a tool used to measure wind speed or velocity.

Eyedropper: used to measure liquids by the drop.

Gloves: protective covering for hands.

Magnet: an object that attracts iron or steel.

Do you know your science tools?