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Scientific Tools
Scientific Skills
Which Would YOU Use?
Measure Up
Finer Points of Fourth Grade Life
100
This tool is used by scientists to view very small particles of matter.
What is a microscope?
100
Scientists use their five senses to make inferences about the world when they use this skill.
What is observation?
100
Of a pan balance and a beaker, you would use this one to measure the volume of a liquid.
What is a beaker?
100
This is used to measure when there are no numbers used as a scale.
What is non standard measurement?
100
This is the color of our science folder.
What is green?
200
This tool is used to measure short lengths and will often fit into a binder.
What is a ruler?
200
When scientists observe something, they will make this about the thing they have observed.
What is an inference?
200
Between a meter stick and a spring scale, you would use this one to measure the force of gravity on an object.
What is a spring scale?
200
To find the volume of this state of matter, you multiply the length times the width times the height.
What is the solid state of matter?
200
This is where your eyes should be during a presentation.
Where is "on the presenter?"
300
This tool can allow a scientist to pick up small items without touching the item.
What are forceps?
300
After observing something and making inferences which would explain what is happening, scientists will form this.
What is a hypothesis?
300
Between a ruler and a pan balance, you would use this one to measure the length of your book.
What is a ruler?
300
These are used to measure small amounts of liquid.
What is a dropper?
300
The class was lucky to not have any of this chore during the first two weeks of school, but it will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd.
What is homework?
400
This tool allows you compare the weight of an object with weights to determine the correct weight of the object.
What is a pan balance?
400
Scientists conduct this to test their hypothesis.
What is an experiment?
400
Between a telescope and a microscope, you would use this one to view small things.
What is a microscope?
400
Clocks and stop watches are examples of these instruments
What is a timepiece?
400
It is very important to be on time for this first class of the day.
What is chapel?
500
This tool measures force pulling on objects and is measured in Newtons.
What is a spring scale?
500
This includes different steps in this important scientific process and is a standard among scientists worldwide.
What is the scientific method?
500
Of a thermometer and a spring scale, this is the one you would use to measure temperature.
What is a thermometer?
500
This is the percentage you have when you have everything of something.
What is 100%?
500
It is almost impossible to be listening during a presentation or conversation when you are doing this.
What is raising your hand?