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Physical Science
Term | Definition |
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Solid | Definite shape and definite volume. |
Liquid | Definite Volume and No Definite Shape. |
Gas | No definite shape and no definite volume. |
Microscope | A tool that uses a collection of lenses to magnify small objects. |
Safety goggles | Eye-wear that protects against splashes. |
Stored | Energy that is stored in molecules. |
Solar | Energy produced by the SUN. |
Camera | A tool used to take pictures to compare and angle. |
Graduated Cylinder | A device used to measure liquids accurately. |
Prism | A tool to show color spectrum, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, and indigo. |
Notebook | To organize, review, and reinforce skills learned in science. |
Materials to support observation of habitats such as terrariums and aquariums | Habitats for fish, plants, etc etc. |
Gravity | The force that pulls you down to Earth. |
Meter Stick | An instrument used to measure distance or length. |
Magnets | A piece of stone, ore, or metal that attracts iron or steel. |
Gloves | Protective covering for your hands. |
Timing Device | Will time experiments. |
Triple Bean Balance | An instrument used to measure an objects mass. |
Mirror | A tool used to investigate reflections. |
Spring Scale | An instrument used to measure the pull of gravity on an object. |
Hand Lenses | A hand held tool that magnifies objects. |
Hot Plate | Heating device used in experiment. |
Collecting Nets | A net for collecting small animals. |
Celsius Thermometer | An instrument used to measure the temperature of air and liquid. |
Buoyancy | The ability to float. |
Relative Density | Determines whether one substance will sink or float in another. |
Temperature | The measure of the movement of particles in a substance |
Volume | The amount of space something takes up. |
Solubility | The ability of a substance to dissolve when mixed with another substance. |
Magnetism | The ability to attract to iron, nickle, or cobalt. |
Conduct Electricity | The ability to allow electricity to flow through it. |
Insulate/Conduct Thermal Energy | Conduct - Thermal energy passes through. Insulate - Thermal energy stays in place. |