📚 Topic Summary
Welcome to the exciting world of science! In third grade, we'll be doing lots of fun experiments. To be great scientists, we need to know what all the different tools and supplies are called. This activity will help you learn to identify common science tools and understand what they are used for. Get ready to explore and discover!
🧪 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its definition. Draw a line connecting them!
| Word |
Definition |
| Beaker |
A tool used to measure the volume of liquids. |
| Microscope |
A shallow dish used to grow bacteria or cells. |
| Graduated Cylinder |
An instrument that makes small objects appear larger. |
| Petri Dish |
A container used to hold and mix liquids. |
| Test Tube |
A narrow glass container used to hold small amounts of liquid for experiments. |
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words.
In our science experiment, we used a ____________________ to carefully measure 50 mL of water. We then poured the water into a ____________________ to mix it with a powder. To see the tiny crystals that formed, we looked through a ____________________.
Word Bank: beaker, graduated cylinder, microscope
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are a scientist. You need to mix two liquids, but one is very hot. What safety equipment should you use and why?