1. Different tools are used in different ways
The tools of science
Different tools are used in different ways

2. Metric ruler Name: Metric Ruler Use: Measuring length
Units: millimeters (mm) or centimeters (cm)

3. Test tubes Name: Test tubes
Use: holding already measured liquids or solids
Units: none

4. Spring scales Name: Spring scale Use: measuring weight
Units: Newtons (N)

5. Beakers
Name: Beakers
Use: measuring volume
Units: milliliters (mL)

6. Overflow can Name: Overflow bucket
Use: Measuring volume via displacement
Units: none but the beaker you use will measure the displaced water in milliliters (mL) remember 1 mL = 1 cubic centimeter (cm3)

7. Meter stick
Name: Meter stick
Use: measuring length
Units: Meters (m)

8. Graduated cylinder Name: Graduated cylinder
Use: measuring volume of a liquid
Units: milliliters (mL)

9. Erlenmeyer flasks Name: Erlenmeyer flasks Use: measuring volume
Units: milliliters (mL)

10. Fire screen Name: Fire screen
Use: provides a platform for beakers and flasks above a alcohol burner
Units: none

11. Ring stand Name: Ring stand
Use: provides a platform for beakers and flasks above a Bunsen burner, or support for many other tools
Units: none

12. Pipettes Name: Pipettes Use: Allows drop by drop dosing of liquid
Units: none

13. Pulley
Name: Pulley
Use: Changes direction of a force
Units: none

14. Alcohol lamp
Name: Alcohol lamp
Use: Heating of substances
Units: none

15. Thermometer Name: Thermometer Use: Measuring temperature
Units: Degrees Celsius (⁰C)

16. Dropper bottles Name: Dropper bottles
Use: Dispensing liquids drop by drop
Units: none

17. Triple beam balance Name: Triple beam balance Use: Measuring mass
Units: Milligram (mg) Gram (g)

18. Microscope Name: Microscope
Use: Magnifying small items so that we can see them
Units: None

19. Beaker tongs Name: Beaker tongs
Use: Safety… Handling hot or cold beakers
Units: none

20. Safety glasses/goggles
Name: Safety glasses
Use: Safety… protecting your eyes
Units: none

21. Silicone hot pad Name: Silicon hot pad
Use: Safety… protecting your hands from hot or cold items
Units: none