Science Lab Equipment

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)

Meter Stick

Use: To measure length

Units: millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), meters (M)

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

Brain

•Use to the best of your ability