Science Lab Tools

Mrs. Eddlemon6th Grade

Beaker

a glass or plastic tool used to measure liquids.

Calculator

Small, electronic device used for solving mathematical problems

Collecting Net

An open--meshed fabric that is used for catching fish, birds, or insects

Double Pan Balance

Compares the mass of 2 objects

Erlenmeyer Flask or Flask

Tool used in chemistry to heat liquids

Eye Dropper/Pipette

Tool used to measure very small amounts of liquid.

Graduated Cylinder

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

Hand Lens

Tool that is used to observe objects that are too large for a microscope

Hot Plate

Tool used as a heat source, usually powered by electricity

Meter Stick

Measures the length of objects in centimeters (cm).

Microscope

Tool used to view very small items. They are expensive and should be carried with 2 hands.

Cover Slip

Thin, plastic square used to cover the specimen that was laid out on the slide

Slide

Long rectangular glass used to lay out specimens under the microscope

Petri Dish

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

Spring Scale

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

Test Tube Rack

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

Test Tube

Small glass viles that are used to heat or mix small amounts of liquids

Thermometer

A tool used for measuring temperature (degrees Celsius)

Stop Watch

A watch having a hand that can be started and stopped for exact timing

Triple Beam Balance

Tool that measures the mass of an object in grams (g).

Tweezers/Forceps

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