My Science Tools Vocabulary Book ___________________
Nature of Science calculator / calculadora A tool to perform mathematical operations.
Nature of Science safety goggles / gafas protectoras Protective eyewear
Nature of Science microscope / microscopio An tool made of a set of lenses to make very small objects appear large for study.
Nature of Science computer / computadora A tool to compile, select, organize data.
Nature of Science hand lens / lupa A lens that increases the apparent size of an object.
Nature of Science ruler / regla A straight edge tool in whole and fractional units used to measure length.
Nature of Science thermometer / termómetro A tool to measure temperature.
Nature of Science meter stick / regla métrica, metro A tool to measure linear distance: millimeter centimeter kilometer
Nature of Science clock / reloj A tool to measure time.
Nature of Science stopwatch / cronómetro A tool to measure increments of lapsed time.
Nature of Science balance / balanza A tool for weighing and measuring mass.
Nature of Science triple beam balance / balanza de tres brazos a different tool for weighing and measuring mass.
Nature of Science mass / masa A unit of measure dependent upon quantity of matter.
Nature of Science spring scale / báscula a tool that measures mass using a spring.
Nature of Science compass / brújula A tool for finding directions: North South East West
Nature of Science graduated cylinder / cilindro dradruado A tool to measure amounts of a liquid: milliliter centiliter liter
Nature of Science camera / cámara A tool to capture photographic images.
Nature of Science prism / prisma Any object that refracts (bends) light: A drop of water A triangular piece of glass
Nature of Science mirror / espejo A smooth surface that reflects light.
Nature of Science beaker / cubilete A tool to measure and pour liquids.
Nature of Science hot plate / placa claiente A tool to heat matter.
Nature of Science magnet / imán A piece of metal that attracts iron.
Nature of Science collecting net / red A tool for catching flying or swimming organisms.
Nature of Science terrarium / terrario A glass container in which to keep a garden of small plants and animals.
Nature of Science aquarium / acuario A glass container to keep aquatic plants and animals.
Nature of Science notebook / cuaderno A tool for recording thinking and observations during investigations.