Scientific Tools Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet to test knowledge of common scientific tools and their uses.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use your knowledge of scientific tools to complete the tasks.
1. Which scientific tool would you use to measure the mass of a small rock?
Microscope
Thermometer
Balance Scale
Ruler
2. A scientist wants to observe tiny cells that are not visible with the naked eye. Which tool should they use?
Measuring Tape
Microscope
Beaker
Stopwatch
3. A is used to measure the temperature of a substance.
4. To find the length of an object, you would use a .
5. A hand lens makes objects appear smaller.
True
False
6. Scientists use a stopwatch to measure the time it takes for an event to occur.
True
False
Match each scientific tool with its correct use.
7. Microscope
a. Measures temperature
8. Thermometer
b. Measures length
9. Ruler
c. Views tiny objects
10. Balance Scale
d. Measures mass
11. Look at the image below. What is this scientific tool called, and what is its primary use?
12. Imagine you are conducting an experiment to compare the growth of two plants. What two measuring tools would be most important for you to use?