Science Tools: Ruler, Thermometer, Balance, and Hand Lens

Mia wants to find out how long a pencil is. Which science tool should she use?

A class wants to know how warm the classroom air is. Which science tool should they use?

Leo wants to compare the mass of two rocks. Which science tool should he use?

A student wants to look closely at the tiny lines on a leaf. Which science tool should the student use?

Draw a line to match each tool with what it measures or helps you observe: ruler, thermometer, balance, hand lens. Choices: temperature, length, tiny details, mass.

Nora measures a crayon with a ruler. One end is at 0 centimeters and the other end is at 9 centimeters. How long is the crayon?

A thermometer reads 30°C outside and 20°C inside. Which place is warmer?

A balance has an apple on one side and a banana on the other side. The apple side goes down. Which object has more mass?

Which tool would help you observe the legs of an ant more clearly: a ruler, thermometer, balance, or hand lens?

Sam says, 'I can use a thermometer to find the length of my desk.' Is Sam correct? Explain your answer.

A plant grew from 6 centimeters tall to 10 centimeters tall. Which tool could measure the plant's height, and how much did it grow?

You want to observe grains of sand and then compare the mass of two piles of sand. Which two tools should you use?

Look at the picture of four science tools. Write the name of each tool and one job it does.