1. Science Lab Tools Mrs. Eddlemon 6 th Grade

2. Beaker a glass or plastic tool used to measure liquids. a glass or plastic tool used to measure liquids.

3. Calculator Small, electronic device used for solving mathematical problems Small, electronic device used for solving mathematical problems

4. Collecting Net An open--meshed fabric that is used for catching fish, birds, or insects An open--meshed fabric that is used for catching fish, birds, or insects

5. Double Pan Balance Compares the mass of 2 objects Compares the mass of 2 objects

6. Erlenmeyer Flask or Flask Tool used in chemistry to heat liquids Tool used in chemistry to heat liquids

7. Eye Dropper/Pipette Tool used to measure very small amounts of liquid. Tool used to measure very small amounts of liquid.

8. Graduated Cylinder Tool used to measure the volume of liquids in mL. Measure at the meniscus. Tool used to measure the volume of liquids in mL. Measure at the meniscus.

9. Hand Lens Tool that is used to observe objects that are too large for a microscope Tool that is used to observe objects that are too large for a microscope

10. Hot Plate Tool used as a heat source, usually powered by electricity Tool used as a heat source, usually powered by electricity

11. Meter Stick Measures the length of objects in centimeters (cm). Measures the length of objects in centimeters (cm).

12. Microscope To ol used to view very small items. They are expensive and should be carried with 2 hands. To ol used to view very small items. They are expensive and should be carried with 2 hands.

13. Cover Slip Thin, plastic square used to cover the specimen that was laid out on the slide Thin, plastic square used to cover the specimen that was laid out on the slide

14. Slide Long rectangular glass used to lay out specimens under the microscope Long rectangular glass used to lay out specimens under the microscope

15. Petri Dish Clear plastic container that allows you to observe living organisms or grow bacteria. Clear plastic container that allows you to observe living organisms or grow bacteria.

16. Spring Scale Tool used to measure force of gravity on a object in Newtons (N). Tool used to measure force of gravity on a object in Newtons (N).

17. Test Tube Rack This item was made to hold the test tubes while in use or after cleaning so they can dry. This item was made to hold the test tubes while in use or after cleaning so they can dry.

18. Test Tube Small glass viles that are used to heat or mix small amounts of liquids Small glass viles that are used to heat or mix small amounts of liquids

19. Thermometer A tool used for measuring temperature (degrees Celsius) A tool used for measuring temperature (degrees Celsius)

20. Stop Watch A watch having a hand that can be started and stopped for exact timing A watch having a hand that can be started and stopped for exact timing

21. Triple Beam Balance Tool that measures the mass of an object in grams (g). Tool that measures the mass of an object in grams (g).

22. Tweezers/Forceps Small, metal instrument used for picking up/holding small objects. Small, metal instrument used for picking up/holding small objects.