Tools and Safety Potporri
Sam wanted to know how much it rained over the weekend. What tool could Sam use to measure the amount of rainfall?
What is a graduated cylinder or beaker?
Sandy was working with chemicals in a lab experiment. Sandy goes to lunch right after science. What should Sandy do before she eats?
Wash her hands
Which tool measures the volume of a liquid?
What is a graduated cylinder
1 cm = _____ mm
10 mm
Metric unit used to measure length
What is a centimeter?
What is one tool used to measure mass?
What is a triple beam balance
Protects our eyes during a lab or experiment
What is safety goggles?
What tool measures temperature?
A thermometer
How may degrees F are in 0 degrees C?
What is 32?
You might have to do this to a science tool to make sure it is set at zero and your measurements are accurate.
What is calibrate?
What are two units of measurment used on a spring scale?
grams and newtons
These will keep your fingers from being injured or burned during an experiment
What are gloves?
What tool can be used to measure how far a ball rolled when it was pushed?
A ruler
20 cm =______ mm
200mm
Observations that are numeric and measurable
What are quantitative observations?
The students are looking at insects for a science lab. The want to get a closer look at the bugs to examine the parts of the insects. Which science tool would help the students get a closer look at the insects.
What is a magnifying glass or a microscope?
Which two places should we avoid getting powders from experiments in?
What is eyes or mouth?
Paul is collecting butterflies for a school project. What would be the best tool for Paul to use to see the the details and patterns on the wings of the butterfly?
What is a microscope?
What is the freezing point of water?
0 degrees C or 32 degrees F
Observations that can be meaures using your five senses
What are qualitative observations?