Different tools are used in different ways The tools of science Different tools are used in different ways

Metric ruler Name: Metric Ruler Use: Measuring length Units: millimeters (mm) or centimeters (cm)

Test tubes Name: Test tubes Use: holding already measured liquids or solids Units: none

Spring scales Name: Spring scale Use: measuring weight Units: Newtons (N)

Beakers Name: Beakers Use: measuring volume Units: milliliters (mL)

Overflow can Name: Overflow bucket Use: Measuring volume via displacement Units: none but the beaker you use will measure the displaced water in milliliters (mL) remember 1 mL = 1 cubic centimeter (cm3)

Meter stick Name: Meter stick Use: measuring length Units: Meters (m)

Graduated cylinder Name: Graduated cylinder Use: measuring volume of a liquid Units: milliliters (mL)

Erlenmeyer flasks Name: Erlenmeyer flasks Use: measuring volume Units: milliliters (mL)

Fire screen Name: Fire screen Use: provides a platform for beakers and flasks above a alcohol burner Units: none

Ring stand Name: Ring stand Use: provides a platform for beakers and flasks above a Bunsen burner, or support for many other tools Units: none

Pipettes Name: Pipettes Use: Allows drop by drop dosing of liquid Units: none

Pulley Name: Pulley Use: Changes direction of a force Units: none

Alcohol lamp Name: Alcohol lamp Use: Heating of substances Units: none

Thermometer Name: Thermometer Use: Measuring temperature Units: Degrees Celsius (⁰C)

Dropper bottles Name: Dropper bottles Use: Dispensing liquids drop by drop Units: none

Triple beam balance Name: Triple beam balance Use: Measuring mass Units: Milligram (mg) Gram (g)

Microscope Name: Microscope Use: Magnifying small items so that we can see them Units: None

Beaker tongs Name: Beaker tongs Use: Safety… Handling hot or cold beakers Units: none

Safety glasses/goggles Name: Safety glasses Use: Safety… protecting your eyes Units: none

Silicone hot pad Name: Silicon hot pad Use: Safety… protecting your hands from hot or cold items Units: none