Science equipment Name: Petri Dish Job: shallow dish used for cultures

Science equipment Goggles: Prevents damage to eyes.

Science equipment Test Tube Tray or Rack: Holds test tubes. Also: Test tubes can be placed on rack upside down to dry

Science equipment Test tube Made of glass Can be heated Used to mix chemicals

Science equipment Erlenmeyer flasks Measures volume Unit is milliliters

Science equipment Triple Beam Balance: Measures MASS Unit is grams grams (g)

Science equipment Beaker: Measures volume Unit is milliliters

Science equipment Graduated Cylinder: Measures volume Unit is milliliters

Meniscus: the dip in the liquid ALWAYS read from the lowest point of the meniscus

Science equipment Pipettes used to make precise volumetric measurements and to transfer liquids.

Science equipment Eye Dropper: used to transfer a small volume of liquid (less than one mL).

Science equipment Forceps Are used to grasp/hold small items, they are often used in dissection.

Science equipment Spring Scale Measures Weight Unit: Grams or Newtons A spring scale is used to measure applied force.

Bunsen Burner Works on gas

Hot Plate Works on electricity

Poison Safety This symbol appears when poisonous substances are used

Plant Safety Do not eat any plants in lab. Wash your hands after handling plants.

Eye Protection • Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals, flames, or heating devices Protects eyes

Fire safety This symbol appears when you will be working with an open flame.

Clothing Protection Safety This symbol appears when substances could stain or burn clothing

The dip in the liquid