Science lab tools and functions

Beaker

Holds liquids.

Bunsen Burner

Used to heat, combust, or sterilize objects or substances.

Coverslips

Keeps specimens flat and in place.

Dissecting Pins

Pins large, thick specimens by holding skin back.

Dissecting Scissors

Dissects and cuts various tissues or things.

Dissecting Tray

Provides space to dissect an organism.

Medicine Dropper

Dispenses medicine.

Forceps

Grasp, retract, and stabilize tissue.

Funnel

Channels liquids or fine substances into containers with small openings.

Graduated Cylinder

Measures volume of liquids.

Hand Lens

Views objects at a magnified scale.

Microscope

Enlarges view of small objects.

Eyepiece (Microscope)

Magnifies the image from the objective.

Head (Microscope)

Holds and connects the eyepieces to objective lenses.

Tube (Microscope)

Separates the eyepiece from the objective lenses.

Objective Lenses

Lenses that examine the object.

Diaphragm (Microscope)

Controls the amount of light that passes through the specimen.

Illumination

Transmits light for viewing.

Glass Slide

Supports the sample/specimen being studied under the microscope.

Petri Dish

Used to study cells, bacteria, or mold.

Pipette

Measures and transfers small solutions.

Probe

Moves materials during dissection.

Metric Ruler

Instrument used to measure lengths.

Safety Goggles

Shields eyes against objects.

Scalpel

Precisely cuts skin and tissues.

Test Tube

Holds, mixes, or heats chemicals.

Test Tube Rack

Holds multiple tubes upright.

Thermometer

Measures temperature.

Triple Beam Balance

Measures mass.