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My Science ToolsVocabulary Book

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calculator / calculadora

• A tool to perform mathematical operations.

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safety goggles / gafas protectoras

• Protective eyewear

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microscope / microscopio

• An tool made of a set of lenses to make very small objects appear large for study.

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computer / computadora

• A tool to compile, select, organize data.

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hand lens / lupa

• A lens that increases the apparent size of an object.

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ruler / regla

• A straight edge tool in whole and fractional units used to measure length.

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thermometer / termómetro

• A tool to measure temperature.

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meter stick / regla métrica, metro

• A tool to measure linear distance:millimetercentimeterkilometer

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clock / reloj

• A tool to measure time.

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stopwatch / cronómetro

• A tool to measure increments of lapsed time.

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balance / balanza

• A tool for weighing and measuring mass.

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triple beam balance /balanza de tres brazos

• a different tool for weighing and measuring mass.

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mass / masa

• A unit of measure dependent upon quantity of matter.

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spring scale / báscula

• a tool that measures mass using a spring.

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compass / brújula

• A tool for finding directions:

North

South

East

West

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graduated cylinder / cilindro dradruado

A tool to measure amounts of a liquid:

millilitercentiliterliter

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camera / cámara

• A tool to capture photographic images.

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prism / prisma

• Any object that refracts (bends) light:

A drop of water

A triangular piece of glass                                               

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mirror / espejo

• A smooth surface that reflects light.

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beaker / cubilete

• A tool to measure and pour liquids.

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hot plate / placa claiente

• A tool to heat matter.

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magnet / imán

• A piece of metal that attracts iron.

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collecting net / red

• A tool for catching flying or swimming organisms.

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terrarium / terrario

• A glass container in which to keep a garden of small plants and animals.

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aquarium / acuario

• A glass container to keep aquatic plants and animals.

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notebook / cuaderno

• A tool for recording thinking and observations during investigations.