Lab Tools

Beaker Uses: A beaker is a liquid volume container. Measures in mL.

Graduated Cylinder Uses: measures fluid volume in mL.

Test tube Uses: observe chemical reactions.

Thermometer Uses: Measures temperature in C° or F°.

Eye Dropper Uses: Measures liquid by drops.

Funnel Uses: channels liquids and fine grain substances into containers.

Petri Dish Uses: used to hold cells or bacteria for observation.

Tweezers/ Forceps Uses: to pick up small objects.

Hand lens Uses: to magnify objects.

Goggles Uses: eye protection

Spring scale Uses: to weigh heavy loads or forces applied to an object. Measured in grams or newtons.

Flask Uses: mixing and stirring liquids.

Timer Uses: to measure time

Triple Beam Balance Uses: to measure mass in grams

Microscope Uses: to produce magnified images of small objects.

Meter stick Uses: to measure length and draw straight lines.

Hot Plate Uses: electrical plate to heat objects.

Science Journal Uses: place to write info questions, data, investigations and draw tables, graphs, and charts.

anemometer Uses: to measure wind speed.

Hygrometer/ Psychrometer Uses: measures humidity.

Spectrascope Uses: measures the property of light.

Computer Uses: electronic tool that performs tasks by protecting and storing information.