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Scientific Tools Worksheet

Explore common scientific tools and their uses with this engaging worksheet for Grade 4 students.

Grade 4 Science Engineering & Science PracticesScientific Tools
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksShort AnswerTrue / FalseWord Bank

Standards

4-PS3-2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.4

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sciencescientific toolsgrade 4measurementobservation
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Scientific Tools Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will ask you to identify scientific tools and their uses.

1. Which tool would a scientist use to measure the length of a desk?

a

Thermometer

b

Microscope

c

Ruler

d

Magnifying Glass

2. What tool is best for observing very tiny objects like cells?

a

Ruler

b

Thermometer

c

Microscope

d

Balance Scale

3. A   is used to measure the temperature of something.

4. To make small objects appear larger, a scientist would use a  .

5. Look at the image below. What is this scientific tool called and what is its main use?

Microscope

Tool Name:

Main Use:

6. Look at the image below. What is this scientific tool called and what is its main use?

Ruler

Tool Name:

Main Use:

7. A thermometer is used to measure how heavy an object is.

T

True

F

False

8. Scientists use magnifying glasses to make objects look smaller.

T

True

F

False

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Temperature
Length
Microscope
Magnify

9. A ruler helps us measure the   of an object.

10. Scientists use a   to see things that are too small for the naked eye.