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Week One 8/19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spring Scale | Can measure the weight and mass of an object. Can also measure the force used on an object. |
| Triple Beam Balance | Measures the mass of an object |
| Pan Balance | Compares the difference in two objects masses |
| Graduated Cylinder | Used to measure volume |
| Meter Stick | Used to measure length in centimeters and millimeters |
| Stopwatch | Used to measure time |
| Eyedropper/Pipette | Used to measure one droplet at a time |
| Beaker | Used to measure liquids and powders |
| Gloves | Used to protect hands |
| Apron | Used to protect clothing and skin |
| Goggles | Used to protect eyes |
| Waft | Fan the air to get the scent of a smell |
| Procedure | Steps followed during an experiment |
| Mass | How much matter is in something. Measured in grams using a triple beam balance or pan scale. |
| Volume | How much space something takes up. Measured in liters or milliliters in a graduated cylinder. |