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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.
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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.