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Laboratory EquipmentLaboratory Equipment

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BeakerBeaker

Holds and measures liquids.

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Bunsen Burner/Hot PlateBunsen Burner/Hot Plate

Source of heat

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CoverslipCoverslip

Covers materials on a slide.

Coverslip

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Dissecting PinsDissecting Pins

Hold specimens on dissecting tray

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Dissecting ScissorsDissecting Scissors

Cut the specimen to be studied

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Dissecting TrayDissecting Tray

Holds a specimen for dissection

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Medicine DropperMedicine Dropper

Measures out drops of a liquid

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ForcepsForceps

Grasps small objects

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FunnelFunnel

Transfers liquid from one place to another; filters liquid using filter paper.

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Graduated CylinderGraduated Cylinder

Measures Liquid

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Hand LensHand Lens

Magnifies small objects Objects can be seen more easily.

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MicroscopeMicroscope

Makes an enlarged image of a very small object. Magnifies small objects so they can be seen more

easily.

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Glass SlideGlass Slide

Provides a mounting surface for examination by microscope.

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Petri DishPetri Dish

Shallow dish used for bacteria cultures.

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PipettePipette Draws fluid by suction.

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ProbeProbe

Pointed object used to examine specimens.

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Metric RulerMetric Ruler

Measures Length.

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Safety GogglesSafety Goggles

Protects eyes when using heat and chemicals.

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ScalpelScalpel

Small, sharp knife used to dissect specimens.

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Test TubeTest Tube

Holds Liquids.

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Test Tube RackTest Tube Rack

Holds Test Tubes.

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ThermometerThermometer

Measures temperature.

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Triple-beam BalanceTriple-beam Balance

Measures mass.

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What laboratory tools are useful What laboratory tools are useful when looking at the internal organs when looking at the internal organs

of an earthworm?of an earthworm?

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What laboratory tools can be What laboratory tools can be used to magnify small used to magnify small

objects so they can bee objects so they can bee seen more easily?seen more easily?

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What tool or tools would you use to What tool or tools would you use to make each of the following make each of the following

measurements?measurements?

Amount of mild in a small glass Length of a sheet of paper Temperature of a swimming pool Mass of a baseball

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How do laboratory tools improve How do laboratory tools improve the observations made by the observations made by

scientists?scientists?