Mr. Ramirez6th Grade Science

2013 - 2014

Essential Science Laboratory Equipment

Used to measure the mass of substances accurately

Graduated Cylinder

Used to measure the volume of liquids accurately

SI Ruler

Used to measure the length of solids accurately

SI Thermometer

Used to measure the temperature of a substance in degrees Celsius (not Fahrenheit)

Bunsen Burner

Used to heat substances (with a flame)

Hot Plate

Used to heat substances using electricity instead of a flame

Ring Stand(with clamp and ring)

To hold containers away from a heat source such as a flame during an experiment

Test TubeUsed to hold chemical substances duringexperiments and investigations

Test Tube Rack

Test Tube Holder

Used to hold test tubes over heat or away from your body

Erlenmeyer Flask

Used to hold chemical substances (not used to measure them accurately)

Beaker

Used to hold, pour or estimate liquids (not used for accurate measurement)

Tongs

Used to pick up things you should not touch, like hot objects and corrosive chemicals.

Petri Dish Used to grow bacteria and other

microorganisms.

Compound Microscope

Used to view things too small to be seen with the naked eye.

Funnel

Used to pour substances from one container to another without spilling anything.

Pipette

Used to transfer small amounts of liquid

Medicine Dropper(eye dropper)

Used to transfer very small amounts of liquid