| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| microscope | a tool used to make very small objects look bigger |
| ruler | a tool used to measure length, width, height, or depth |
| magnifying glass | tool used to make objects look bigger |
| measuring cup | a tool used to measure volumes, or the amount of space that something takes up |
| measuring tape | tool, like a ruler, but it can measure curved objects |
| pan balance | tool used to measure mass, or the amount of matter in an object |
| forceps or tweezers | tools that are used to pick up and hold on to small objects |
| graduated cylinder | tool used to measure the amount of space something takes up; it is used to measure liquids. |
| spring scale | tool that measures any object's weight |
| thermometer | tool used to measure temperature, or how hot or cold something is |
