Science Lab Equipment

Science Journal Use: Documentation of science work. Journal checks and study guide. Journal Rules: 1.Follow directions about journal entries 2.Do neat work 3.Do all work in pencil 4.DO NOT LOSE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beaker Use: To measure an amount of a substance; liquid or solid. * Units are milliliters (mL) *Not perfectly accurate * Glass/Plastic….breakable

Triple Beam Balance Use: Measure the mass of a substance * Units are grams * Very accurate to.1 of a gram *Expensive Hold with two hands…base and arm (Never grab by rider beams)

Graduated Cylinder Use: Measure the volume of liquids Measure the volume of irregular shaped solids using water displacement * Units are milliliters (mL) * Very accurate * Glass/Plastic ……breakable

Thermometer Use: Measure temperature *Units: Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius *Glass/Plastic……breakable

Pipette Use: To add or take away small amounts of liquids *Units: Drops (not all drops are equal) *Commonly called an eyedropper. Use the proper term in science class.

Safety Goggles/Glasses Use: To protect eyes when using chemicals or hot materials. 1.Always wear when lab situations call for them 2.Do not lay down so lens can become scratched

Microscope Use: To view very small objects that are difficult to see with your naked eye Very expensive; follow ALL microscope use rules!!!!!!!

Ruler/Straight Edge Use: To measure lengths or to draw a straight line. *Units: Inches (in), centimeters (cm), millimeters (mL)

Meter Stick Use: To measure length Units: millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), meters (M)

Pencil Use: To do ALL work in science class 1.Always use a pencil unless otherwise directed 2.Erase all errors and stray marks 3.DO NOT scratch out mistakes 4.Write or print clearly

Brain Use to the best of your ability