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15 Cards in this Set
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forceps |
picks up small items objects or holding small objects under a hand lens. |
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ruler |
measures the width and length of a small object. |
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measuring tape |
measures of crooked |
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thermometer |
measures the temperature of the air or liquid |
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spring scale |
measure forces of weight in an objects mass |
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balance |
uses to measure amount of matter in an object or the objects mass |
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measuring cup |
measures the volume of liquid in liters or milliliters |
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dropper |
can measure by counting drops |
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hand lens |
makes objects larger so you can see them in more details |
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microscope |
makes small objects appear larger |
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magnifying box |
objects inside box look larger or the objects mass |
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microscope |
-magnify means to make larger -lens got its name because it looked like a lentil bean. -Anton Van Leeuwenhoek used a lens to see creatures "animalcules" pond water. "He called the creatchers" -Robert Hooke studied thin slices he called the "cells" which is the name used for the smallest unit of the living thing. |
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Parts of a microscope |
Base- Supports the microscope and holds it in place. Stage- Holds the slide or object you are looking at in place Nose piece- Holds one or more lenses that can magnify an object. Adjustment Knob- Helps you focus the lens. Eye piece- contains a lens mounted on the end of an tube. You look through an object. |
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Safety in the lab |
-follow all instructions carefully before you beginning an investigation. -never work in the lab alone an adult should always be present. - be careful with sharp objects -If you break something made of glass tell your teacher IMMEDIATELY! -If you get cut tell your teacher right away. -never eat or drink anything during an investigation. Don't put anything in your mouth or other orifices, unless instructed to do so. -don't use the lab equipment to drink from. -if you have long hair pull it back out of the way -roll up sleeves to keep them away from your work. -wear safety goggles when instructed to do so - don't wear contact lenses when working in the lab. |
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Be careful with electricity |
-Keep electrical cords out of the way - Never pull the plug out of the outlet by the cord. - Do Not use electricity near water or with wet hands. |
