1. Starter 8/15

2. Grade Check
Weekly!

3. Lab Tools used in Science

4. Input: SCIENCE TOOLS
To become a successful scientist, we must be able to identify and use scientific instruments or tools.
These tools are for collecting data, taking measurements, and recording observations.

5. Computer
An electronic tool that performs tasks by processing and storing information.

6. Calculators
An electronic device for solving math problems

7. Magnifying/Hand Lens
A tool that magnifies objects or makes objects look larger than they are.

8. Microscope
A tool that magnifies at a much higher power than a hand lens.
It magnifies smaller objects or makes smaller objects larger.

9. Telescope A tool used to see objects in the sky.
It magnifies or makes objects in the sky larger.

10. Meter Stick cm mm inches
A meter tool that is used to measure distance and the length of objects.
It tells how long an object is.
In science, we use the metric system for measuring.

11. Thermometer A tool used to measure temperature.
It measures the temperature of air and most liquids.
The Greek prefix “therm” means “heat”.

12. Compass A tool for telling directions.
It is used to find Earth’s magnetic north pole.

13. Stopwatch
A tool used to measure time.

14. Balance A tool used to measure the mass of an object.
A balance tells the amount of matter an object contains.

15. Magnet A magnet attracts and repels substances.
It is attracted or pulled to items with iron, nickel, or steel.

16. Safety Goggles
Eyewear that protects the eyes during a science experiment or investigation from hazardous or dangerous materials.

17. Beaker & Graduated Cylinder
It measures volume or the amount that is being held.

18. A tool used to heat objects.
Hot Plate
A tool used to heat objects.

19. Starter: August 17 Starter: Match the following units with lab tools.
a. mL b. g c. cm
1. triple beam balance
2. ruler
3. beaker

20. Worksheet

21. If $1 = 4 quarters then, 1. $2 =_____ quarters. 2
If $1 = 4 quarters then, 1. $2 =_____ quarters? dimes =____quarters

22. Pg. 17 Conversion KING (km) HENRY DOESN’T
USUALLY (Liters, meters, grams)
DRINK
CHOCOLATE (cm)
MILK (mL, mm, mg)

29. Practice
Convert: 1. 5g = _______mg cm = ______km 3. 50L = ______mL