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Scientific Tools Worksheet

A Grade 1 science worksheet to help students identify and understand the use of common scientific tools like magnifying glasses, rulers, and thermometers.

Grade 1 Science Engineering & Science PracticesScientific Tools
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K-ESS2-1

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K-2-ETS1-2scientific toolssciencegrade 1observationmeasurement
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Scientific Tools

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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer or fill in the blank.

1. Which tool helps us see small things up close?

a

Ruler

b

Magnifying Glass

c

Thermometer

d

Scale

2. What tool do we use to measure how long something is?

a

Magnifying Glass

b

Thermometer

c

Ruler

d

Scale

3. A   helps us find out how hot or cold something is.

4. We use a   to find the weight of an object.

Match each tool to what it helps us do.

5. Magnifying Glass

 

a. Measures length

6. Ruler

 

b. Measures temperature

7. Thermometer

 

c. Makes small things look bigger

8. Balance Scale

 

d. Measures weight

9. Draw a picture of a scientific tool you learned about today. Then, write one sentence about what it does.

10. A ruler helps us see tiny insects better.

T

True

F

False

11. We use a thermometer to measure how long a table is.

T

True

F

False

Look at the picture. What scientific tool is it? What do we use it for?

Magnifying Glass

12. This is a  .

We use it to  .

Ruler

13. This is a  .

We use it to  .

Thermometer

14. This is a  .

We use it to  .