1. Measurements & Tools 1C

2. A variety of tools are used in biology to take measurement and data
In real-life: MRI, X-rays, computer models, microscopes, etc
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3. In labs (and class) we use a lot of equipment to run experiments and take measurements

4. Graduated Cylinders Hint… Graduated Cylinders are used to measure:
The volume (mL) of liquid
There are many different sizes
Always use the smallest possible
How much
Hint…

5. Beakers Beakers are used to hold liquids
They also measure large volumes
Not accurate

6. Triple Beam Balance
Triple Beam Balance’s are used to measure the mass (g)

7. Pipets Pipets measure liquids They only measure small amounts (mL)
They are also used to transfer liquids

8. Rulers Rulers/Meter Sticks measure distance
Some measure in inches and centimeters – ONLY use cm in science

9. Metric System System of numbers that all scientists us
In America we use English system – Feet, gallon, pounds
Metric system is universal and is all based on 10’s
Base units are meter, liter, and gram
To convert, you just move decimal over or use google