Science Lab Equipment

Compound Light Microscope

Purpose: to magnify microscopic objects

Safety: carry close to your body using 2 hands

ComputerPurpose: for research or

data analysis; to solve multiple problems quickly; store data

Safety: Only visit sites approved by your teacher or an adult.

BeakerPurpose: to find

the mass of irregular objects or for working with larger volumes of liquids

Graphing CalculatorPurpose: for making accurate

calculations, graphing data, and can be attached to probeware

BalancePurpose: to find the mass of an object

Triple Beam BalancePurpose: used

to find mass before and after an experiment

NotebookPurpose: for data collection

Hand LensPurpose: magnification

ThermometerPurpose: obtain temperatureSafety: broken thermometers can

release mercury, a harmful element; use caution

Meter StickPurpose: find length

Graduated CylinderPurpose: used to accurately

measure the volume of a liquid; like the measuring cup of the science lab

Spring Scale

Purpose: to find the weight of an object

Hot PlatePurpose: non-open flame heat

source Safety: Use beaker tongs or

insulated pads to handle hot objects

AnemometerPurpose: determine wind speed

to predict weather

Stopwatch

Purpose: measure time

Thermal GlovePurpose: for handling hot

or cold objects

Goggles

Purpose: eye safety

Erlenmeyer FlaskPurpose: to

measure, mix, and store liquids

Safety: use caution when dealing with hot or cold liquids

Test TubePurpose: A thin glass tube used to hold

small amounts of material for testing or experiments

Safety: use caution when working with chemicals; discard broken tubes per teacher directions

Test Tube HolderPurpose: to hold/support test

tubes

Psychrometer

Purpose: used to measure relative humidity; to predict rain and cloud formation

Spectroscope

Purpose: to separate light rays (spectra)

Lab ApronPurpose: protect

clothing/body from harmful substances

ProbewarePurpose: provide and record

real-time information during experiments; can measure force, acceleration, soil moisture, motion, temperature, etc. and send it to a computer or calculator for analysis

Vent Hood (Fume Hood)

Purpose: to vent hazardous fumes produced by chemical reactions

Pipette

Purpose: transport a specified volume of liquid to another vessel

Bunsen BurnerPurpose: produces a single

open gas flame for heating, sterilizing, and combustion

Safety: use caution when working with an open flame

Alcohol Lamp

Purpose: open-flame heating source used when low temperature is desired

Safety: always use caution with an open flame