Science Tools and the Scientific Process

Match the following

• Measures mass

• graduated cylinder

• Observe small objects closely

• balance

• Measures volume

• hand lens

• Refracts white light into the spectrum

• spring scale

• Measures the force of gravity

• prism

Which tools are used for observation? (Hint: There are 4)

Match the following

• hand lens

• 
• spring scale

• 
• forceps or tweezers

• 
• graduated cylinder

• 
• terrarium

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Match the following

• safety goggles

• 
• beaker

• 
• tongs

• 
• thermometer

• 
• pipette

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

An experiment should have ​_____ variable(s).

• 1
• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The most important thing to do BEFORE starting a science lab is to ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• start playing with all of your materials.
• read the instructions.
• talk with your friends to see what they are doing.
• think about lunch.
• __

A student using a microscope to observe animal hairs notices that his view has become blurry. What should the student do FIRST to make a better observation?

• get another hair sample

• blow on the eyepiece

• try to focus the microscope

• use a different microscope

Students cleaning up after an experiment discover there are substances left in a few of the beakers. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate safety procedure for the students who discovered the leftover substances?

• Pour the substances back into the original containers.

• Throw the substances in the trash can.

• Pour the substances down the drain.

• Follow the teacher's instructions for disposal.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

A student drops a large glass beaker on the floor, where it breaks. What should the student do first?

• Tell the teacher about the broken glass.

• Tell other students not to use glass beakers.

• Use heavy gloves to pick up the broken glass.

• Sweep up the broken glass with a broom and dustpan.

Which of the following is an example of a testable question?

• How do plants grow?

• Does the mass of a wagon affect the force needed to push it up a hill?

• Are black holes hot or cold?

• How does the mood of an animal change?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2