Tool. Safety, and Scientific Method

Learn science lab safety, tools, and the scientific method!

Science Tools Match the words to the correct definitions. Graduated cylinder A tool used to measure the precise volume of a liquid Triple Beam balance A tool used to find the mass of an object. Flask used to swirl liquids without risk of spilling Beaker used to measure ,pour, or mix liquids What equipment in a lab is used to guide liquid or powder into small openings? funnel flask graduated cylinder sort the following situations into whether they are safe or unsafe lab practices. Safe Lab practices Emily made sure to tie back her long hair before beginning the lab. John wafted the air to smell the chemical in the beaker Rachel tilted the test tube away from herself and other. When finished with the lab, a group of students cleaned up their lab station and waited for more directions from the teacher. Unsafe Lab practices Sam drank the liquid in the flask because it smelled like candy. Maria did not like the goggles, so she removed them during the lab. The students began the lab immediately as they entered the class. Tyler chased Shane around the lab with the frog they were dissecting. Match the following Scientific Method step to the correct description. Problem What you are wanting to know and always written in the form of a question. Research learning what has been done before using credible sources. Hypothesis A educated guess on what you think will happen. Usually written in an if, then format.