Science Tools

Taken from StemScopes

Graduated Cylinder

A container used to measure liquids

Beaker

A glass container used to mix or heat liquids

Hot Plate

A device that heats other objects

Meter Stick

• Used to measure longer lengths

Pan Balance

An instrument that measures mass

Sun, Earth, and Moon Model

• Used to help us understand the relationships between the Sun, Earth, and Moon

Camera

• Takes pictures and records observations

Sound Recorder

• Records sound for later study

Hand Lens

A tool you hold that helps you see tiny objects

Metric Ruler

A tool that measures length

Thermometer

A tool that measures temperature

Clock

• A device used to tell time

Collecting Net

• A tool for collecting samples from nature such as insects.

Notebook

• A collection of pages used to record observations and notes

Stopwatch

A tool that tells time