1. Mr. Ramirez 6 th Grade Science 2013 - 2014 Essential Science Laboratory Equipment

2. Used to measure the mass of substances accurately

3. Graduated Cylinder Used to measure the volume of liquids accurately

4. SI Ruler Used to measure the length of solids accurately

5. SI Thermometer Used to measure the temperature of a substance in degrees Celsius (not Fahrenheit)

6. Bunsen Burner Used to heat substances (with a flame)

7. Hot Plate Used to heat substances using electricity instead of a flame

8. Ring Stand (with clamp and ring) To hold containers away from a heat source such as a flame during an experiment

9. Test Tube Used to hold chemical substances during experiments and investigations Test Tube Rack

10. Test Tube Holder Used to hold test tubes over heat or away from your body

11. Erlenmeyer Flask Used to hold chemical substances (not used to measure them accurately)

12. Beaker Used to hold, pour or estimate liquids (not used for accurate measurement)

13. Tongs Used to pick up things you should not touch, like hot objects and corrosive chemicals.

14. Petri Dish Used to grow bacteria and other microorganisms.

15. Compound Microscope Used to view things too small to be seen with the naked eye.

16. Funnel Used to pour substances from one container to another without spilling anything.

17. Pipette Used to transfer small amounts of liquid

18. Medicine Dropper (eye dropper) Used to transfer very small amounts of liquid