Science Tools 5th Grade Science

Safety

Worn to protect hands while in the science lab Gloves Worn to protect hands while in the science lab

Worn to protect eyes in the science lab. Goggles Worn to protect eyes in the science lab.

Worn to protect clothing in the science lab Apron Worn to protect clothing in the science lab

Measurement

A tool with markings in metric units used to measure length and width. Metric Ruler A tool with markings in metric units used to measure length and width.

A tool that is 1 meter long and used to measure length. Meter Stick A tool that is 1 meter long and used to measure length.

A tool with markings in Celsius scale and used to measure temperature. Celsius Thermometer A tool with markings in Celsius scale and used to measure temperature.

A measuring instrument used to find fluid volume. Graduated Cylinder A measuring instrument used to find fluid volume.

Beaker A measuring instrument used to pour liquids in the science lab. Glass beakers can be used to heat liquids on a hotplate.

Pan Balance A tool used to distribute weight evenly between more than one container to measure weight or mass.

Triple Beam Balance A tool used to find the mass of an object by sliding weights called riders on three beams, each with labeled with smaller incremental amounts.

Calculator An electronic or mechanical tool that is used to solve math computations.

Spring Scale A tool used as a scale which uses the pull of gravity to find measurements for weight or mass

Observation & Data

A tool used to record science notes, observations, and data Notebooks A tool used to record science notes, observations, and data

Hand Lens A tool used to make an object seem bigger so the human eye can see its details

A tool used to record visual observations Camera A tool used to record visual observations

A tool that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field

Microscope An optical instrument that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to produce magnified images of small objects, especially of objects too small to be seen by the eye

A tool used to collect insects, like butterflies Collecting Net A tool used to collect insects, like butterflies

A tool used to complete research and record observations or data Computer A tool used to complete research and record observations or data

A tool used in the lab as a source of heat in science labs Hot Plate A tool used in the lab as a source of heat in science labs

A prism shaped tool that is used to refract or scatter a beam of light