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Using Scientific Tools

Determine which scientific tool best answers the question.

A. Thermometer

C. Scale

E. Microscope

B. Ruler

D. Telescope

F. Measuring Cup

1) Megan was looking at the small hairs that cover an ant. What tool was she using?

2) Mike needed to mix exactly 2 tablespoons of food coloring with 2 quarts of water. What

tool should he use to measure the amounts?

3) Maria wanted to see if a gallon of milk or a gallon of water weighed more. What tool

should she use to check their weight?

4) Gwen was outside looking at the Crab Nebula. What tool was she using to view the

nebula?

5) Wendy read in a book that salt was actually just a bunch of tiny cubes. What tool should

Wendy use to view salt cubes for herself?

6) A chef needed to add 1 tablespoon of seasoning to some chicken he was cooking. What

tool should he use to measure out 1 tablespoon.

7) Edward only had enough money to buy 2 pounds of bananas at the grocery store. What

tool should he use to make sure he gets exactly 2 pounds?

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8) Paul needs to make sure the water in her experiment is at least 75° F. What tool should

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she use?

9) Sarah was looking at a sample of pond water trying to see any microbes. What tool did

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she use?

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10) Amy was showing her friends Mars as it passed close to Earth. What tool did she use?

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11) Billy wants to see which day of the week it is the warmest. What tool should he use?

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12) Olivia performed an experiment where she cooled batteries to 0° C. What tool did she use

to determine the batteries temperature?

13) Lana wanted to see if a new TV would fit in her TV cabinet. What tool should she use to

check the size of the cabinet opening?

14) Tom used a tool to view the Andromeda Galaxy. What tool did he use to see the galaxy?

15) Rachel wanted to determine the difference in weight between an inflated balloon and a

deflated balloon. What tool should she use to check the difference?

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'Using Scientific Tools' Science Worksheet