Tools
Science tool used to measure temperature in Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C)
What is a thermometer?
(Therm-:heat,
-meter: measure)
Science tool used for measuring the weight of an object
What is a scale?
Do this BEFORE an investigation.
What is make sure you understand the directions? or put What is put on protective equipment?
This is the definition of mass.
What is the amount of matter (stuff) in an object?
Science tool used for measuring length in inches or centimeters
Science tool used for adding small amounts of liquid for exact measurements
Do this DURING an investigation
What is work carefully with any materials? or What is keep your protective equipment?
What describes how long an object is?
What is Length?
Science tool used for measuring elapsed time
What is a stopwatch?
Science tool for getting an exact measurement of a liquid's volume
What is a graduated cylinder?
What safety equipment protects your eyes?
What are safety goggles?
Describes how much space matter takes up
What is Volume?
Science tool used for examining smaller objects
What is a hand lens or magnifying glass?
Science tool that measures temperature using a type of light.
Do this after an investigation to stay safe.
What is clean up all materials?
How hot or cold an object is.
What is temperature?
Science tool used for measuring mass of an object
What is a balance?
Science tool that helps scientists examine VERY tiny objects.
What is a microscope?
Micro- means very small
Scope- tool for viewing
True/False: All chemicals are considered dangerous in 8th grade science
What is true?
This term describes how much gravity is acting on an object.
What is weight?