science tools
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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.