Science Tools

Science Tools

• Magnifying lens- also called a hand lens- to make objects appear larger.

• Metric tape- used to measure length and is flexible to measure around objects.

• Microscope- uses several lenses to make objects appear much larger.

• Camera- helps to collect data to show change over time.

• Funnel- used when pouring a liquid such as water or a solid such as salt into a container.

• Filter paper- separates solids from liquids.

• Graph paper- to make charts and graphs to display data.

• Timers and stopwatches- used to measure the amount of time that has passed.

• Sound recorder- to record information that you want to remember.

• Thermometer- a tool that measures temperature.

• Wind sock- shows the direction the wind is blowing.

• Rain gauge- measures the amount of rain that has fallen.

• Weather vane- is used to determine wind direction.

• Barometer- used to measure air pressure, which can be a good indicator of weather patterns.

• Calculator- makes analyzing data fast and easy.

• Computer- helps collect, record, and analyze data.

• Multimeter- measures several characteristics of electricity.

• Terminals- are parts of batteries or other devices to which wires are attached to form an electrical current.

• Anemometer- a tool that measures wind speed.

• Ruler- a tool used to measure how deep snow fall is.