lab equipment, updated

Science Lab Equipment

NotebookPurpose: for data collection

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Hand LensPurpose: magnification

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

BalancePurpose: to find the mass of an object

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Computer

Purpose: for research or data analysis; to solve multiple problems quickly; store data

Safety: Only visit sites approved by your teacher or an adult.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Psychrometer

Purpose: used to measure relative humidity; to predict rain and cloud formation

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Spectroscope

Purpose: to separate light rays (spectra)

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Hot Plate

Purpose: non-open flame heat source

Safety: Use beaker tongs or insulated pads to handle hot objects

QuickTime™ and a decompressorare needed to see this picture.

ProbewarePurpose: provide and record

real-time information during experiments; can measure force, acceleration, soil moisture, motion, temperature, etc. and send it to a computer or calculator for analysis

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Spring Scale

Purpose: to find the weight of an object

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Test TubePurpose: A thin glass tube used to hold

small amounts of material for testing or experiments

Safety: use caution when working with chemicals; discard broken tubes per teacher directions

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

ThermometerPurpose: obtain temperatureSafety: broken thermometers can

release mercury, a harmful element; use caution

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Compound Light Microscope

Purpose: to magnify microscopic objects

Safety: carry close to your body using 2 hands

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Lab Apron

Purpose: protect clothing/body from harmful substances

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

AnemometerPurpose: determine wind speed

to predict weather

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Graduated CylinderPurpose: used to accurately

measure the volume of a liquid; like the measuring cup of the science lab

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Meter Stick

Purpose: find length

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Stopwatch

Purpose: measure time

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Goggles

Purpose: eye safety

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Beaker

Purpose: to find the mass of irregular objects or for working with larger volumes of liquids

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Thermal GlovePurpose: for handling hot

or cold objects

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Erlenmeyer Flask

Purpose: to measure, mix, and store liquids

Safety: use caution when dealing with hot or cold liquids

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Triple Beam Balance

Purpose: used to find mass before and after an experiment

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Graphing CalculatorPurpose: for making accurate

calculations, graphing data, and can be attached to probeware

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Vent Hood (Fume Hood)

Purpose: to vent hazardous fumes produced by chemical reactions

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Pipette

Purpose: transport a specified volume of liquid to another vessel

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Bunsen BurnerPurpose: produces a single

open gas flame for heating, sterilizing, and combustion

Safety: use caution when working with an open flame

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Petri Dish

Purpose: small, flat dish that holds biological matter

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Glass Stirring Rod

Purpose: for stirring

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Cover Slips

Purpose: placed over a slide to hold material in place

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Test Tube Holder

Purpose: to hold/support test tubes

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Ring StandPurpose: to hold beakers

over a Bunsen burnerSafety: use caution with

open flames QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Rubber Stopper

Purpose: to seal glass test tubes

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Alcohol Lamp

Purpose: open-flame heating source used when low temperature is desired

Safety: always use caution with an open flame

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.