discusses how to use simple lab apparatuses

1. Measuring Devices
How to accurately use and read them.
Grade 4 Laboratory

2. Triple Beam Balance
How to read the balance:
Set weights to zero
Make sure the indicator at the far
right is aligned to the fixed mark
If not aligned, adjust using the
knob on the far left
knob
Set object to measure on the pan
Adjust weights until alignment
marks match on the far right

3. Graduated Cylinder
Used to measure small
volumes of liquid accurately.
How to read the cylinder:
Read the volume from the
bottom of the meniscus
Meniscus

4. Beaker
Used to measure larger
volumes of liquid
How to read the Beaker:
Read the volume from
the bottom of the
meniscus

5. Meter stick
Used for measuring
distances
How to read the Meter Stick:
Read length at closest
marked line

6. Thermometer
Used to measure the temperature
of the bulb.
How to read the Thermometer:
Read at the closest mark at the
top of the red column
Some thermometers, like the one
shown, can measure both
Fahrenheit and Celsius

7. The End!