1. My Science Tools Vocabulary Book ___________________

2. Nature of Science calculator / calculadora A tool to perform mathematical operations.

3. Nature of Science safety goggles / gafas protectoras Protective eyewear

4. Nature of Science microscope / microscopio An tool made of a set of lenses to make very small objects appear large for study.

5. Nature of Science computer / computadora A tool to compile, select, organize data.

6. Nature of Science hand lens / lupa A lens that increases the apparent size of an object.

7. Nature of Science ruler / regla A straight edge tool in whole and fractional units used to measure length.

8. Nature of Science thermometer / termómetro A tool to measure temperature.

9. Nature of Science meter stick / regla métrica, metro A tool to measure linear distance: millimeter centimeter kilometer

10. Nature of Science clock / reloj A tool to measure time.

11. Nature of Science stopwatch / cronómetro A tool to measure increments of lapsed time.

12. Nature of Science balance / balanza A tool for weighing and measuring mass.

13. Nature of Science triple beam balance / balanza de tres brazos a different tool for weighing and measuring mass.

14. Nature of Science mass / masa A unit of measure dependent upon quantity of matter.

15. Nature of Science spring scale / báscula a tool that measures mass using a spring.

16. Nature of Science compass / brújula A tool for finding directions: North South East West

17. Nature of Science graduated cylinder / cilindro dradruado A tool to measure amounts of a liquid: milliliter centiliter liter

18. Nature of Science camera / cámara A tool to capture photographic images.

19. Nature of Science prism / prisma Any object that refracts (bends) light: A drop of water A triangular piece of glass

20. Nature of Science mirror / espejo A smooth surface that reflects light.

21. Nature of Science beaker / cubilete A tool to measure and pour liquids.

22. Nature of Science hot plate / placa claiente A tool to heat matter.

23. Nature of Science magnet / imán A piece of metal that attracts iron.

24. Nature of Science collecting net / red A tool for catching flying or swimming organisms.

25. Nature of Science terrarium / terrario A glass container in which to keep a garden of small plants and animals.

26. Nature of Science aquarium / acuario A glass container to keep aquatic plants and animals.

27. Nature of Science notebook / cuaderno A tool for recording thinking and observations during investigations.