Tools
Measures temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius
Thermometer
A tool used for weighing. When both pans contain the same mass the beam is in balance.
Balance Scale
An educated guess
Question
Used to hold small amounts of material for experiments or testing
Test Tubes
Used to measure the length of objects
Ruler
Look and Ask
Observation
Used in laboratories to protect the eyes
Goggles
Attracts objects made of iron.
Magnet
Do the test of your idea
Conduct an experiment
Used to view very small objects. This tool makes the object appear larger
Microscope
Used to measure the volume of liquids.
Graduated Cylinder
What happens during the experiment
Results
A wide, cylinder shaped glass with a lip for pouring
Beaker
A fixed spring with a hook on one end. This tool measures the force or weight of hanging objects in grams and Newtons.
Spring Scale
Discuss your results with others
Conclusion