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Physical Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |