1. Science Lab Equipment
8th Grade Science

2. Beaker
A wide mouth container used to hold liquids

3. Graduated Cylinder
Used for measuring volume

4. Erlenmeyer Flask
A cone shaped container used for holding liquids

5. Test Tube
Cylindrical-shaped glass tube used primarily in laboratories

6. Used to pick up hot test tubes
Test Tube Clamp
Used to pick up hot test tubes

7. Test Tube Brush
Used to clean test tubes

8. Test Tube Rack
Used to hold multiple test tubes

9. Microscope Slide
Used to hold specimen for viewing under microscope

10. Cover Slip
Used to cover specimen on microscope slide

11. Dissecting Pan
Used for holding specimen during dissection

12. Scalpel
Thin blade knife used for dissections

13. Dissecting Needle
Used for probing specimen during dissection

14. Petri Dish
Small, shallow dish used for bacteria cultures

15. Forceps
Instrument used for grasping, holding, or moving small objects

16. Pipet
Device used for measuring and transferring small volumes of liquid

17. Funnel
Hollow cone-shaped tool used for transferring liquids

18. True or False
Quiz your science safety knowledge!

19. True
All broken glass should be cleaned up with a dustpan and broom.

20. False
Only major accidents should be reported to the teacher.

21. False
You only need to use safety goggles when working with acids.

22. True
The proper way to smell a chemical is to carefully waft the vapors towards your nose.

23. False
If you are unsure about the identity of a chemical, it is okay to taste and smell it.

24. True
All test tubes need to be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water before re-using them.

25. Name the lab equipment