Science Lab Equipment

Science Journal
Use: Documentation of science work.
Journal checks and study guide.
Journal Rules:
1. Follow directions about journal entries
2. Do neat work
3. Do all work in pencil
4. DO NOT LOSE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beaker
Use: To measure an amount of a substance; liquid or solid.
* Units are milliliters (mL)
*Not perfectly accurate
* Glass/Plastic….breakable

Triple Beam Balance
Use: Measure the mass of a substance
* Units are grams
* Very accurate to .1 of a gram
*Expensive
Hold with two hands…base and arm
(Never grab by rider beams)

Graduated Cylinder
Use: Measure the volume of liquids
Measure the volume of irregular shaped solids using water displacement
* Units are milliliters (mL)
* Very accurate
* Glass/Plastic ……breakable

Thermometer
Use: Measure temperature
*Units: Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
*Glass/Plastic……breakable

Pipette
Use: To add or take away small amounts of liquids
*Units: Drops (not all drops are equal)
*Commonly called an eyedropper . Use the proper term in science class.

Safety Goggles/Glasses
• Use: To protect eyes when using chemicals or hot materials.
1. Always wear when lab situations call for them
2. Do not lay down so lens can become scratched

Microscope
Use: To view very small objects that are difficult to see with your naked eye
• Very expensive; follow ALL microscope use rules!!!!!!!

Ruler/Straight Edge
Use: To measure lengths or to draw a straight line.
*Units: Inches (in), centimeters (cm), millimeters (mL)

Meter Stick
Use: To measure length
Units: millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), meters (M)

Pencil
• Use: To do ALL work in science class
1. Always use a pencil unless otherwise directed
2. Erase all errors and stray marks
3. DO NOT scratch out mistakes
4. Write or print clearly

Brain