Scientific Tools in Honors Biology

Metric Ruler

measures the length of objects ( cm )

Thermometer

Measures the temperature of objects in degree Celsius

Probe

Used during a dissection to push aside tissues for better viewing

Dissecting Needle

during a dissection gently separated and lift tissues for better viewing

Scalpel

during dissection helps slice through tissue for viewing parts of an organism

Funnel

Used for pouring liquids precisely

Test Tube

holds a small amounts of liquids during heating, mixing, or chemical reactions

Test Tube Rack

holds multiple test tubes during on experiment or while moving

Test Tube Brush

cleans the inside of a test tube

Medicine Dropper

dispenses drops of a liquid

Pipette

dispenses small amounts of a liquid

Tongs

picks up large specimen

Beaker Tongs

Picks up hot beakers from a hot plate/burner

Forceps

picks up small specimens

Safety Goggles

important for protecting eyes during an experiment using chemicals or sharp objects

Dissecting Pan

Used during a dissection to hold the specimen that is being dissected

Compound Microscope

Used for viewing microorganisms and cells by enlarging images of specimens

Scoopula

transfer powder or small objects

Mortar and Pestle

grinds up solid particles into powder

Graduated Cylinder

measures the volume of a liquid ( mL )

Erlenmeyer Flask

holds chemicals during mixing, heating, or chemical reactions

Reagent Bottle

hold chemicals, such acids when they are stored

Beaker

Holds liquids during heating, mixing, or chemical reactions

Petri Dish

helps grow bacteria and other microorganisms

Hot Plate

heats up objects