Lab Equipment

Ms. Cox

Slide

• Use: to hold the specimen for viewing under the microscope.

• Location: See Ms. Cox

• Made of glass or plastic.

Cover Slip

• Uses: to protect the specimen on the slide and to prevent the microscope objective from touching the specimen.

• Location: See Ms. Cox

Petri Dish

• Uses: to hold and grow specimens such as bacteria for the purpose of research.

• Location: See Ms. Cox

Erlenmeyer Flask

• Uses: To Hold, Heat, Move, Mix, Measure Liquids

• Location: Cabinet• Made of glass.

Florence Flask

• Uses: To Hold ,Heat, Move, Mix, Measure Liquids.

• Location: See Ms.Cox• Made of glass.

Funnel

• Uses: to move liquids or semi-solids.

• Location: See Ms. Cox

• Made of glass or plastic.

Graduated Cylinder

• Uses:• To Hold, Mix, move,

measure liquids. Most accurate way to measure a liquid.

• Location: Drawer• Made of glass and

plastic. They come in many sizes.

Test Tube

• Uses: to hold, mix, move, measure small amounts of liquids.

• Location: Cabinet• Made of glass

Test Tube Rack

• Uses: to hold multiple test tubes at the same time. This allows mixing, moving, and measuring of liquids.

• Location: Cabinet

Test Tube Holder

• Uses: To pick up or hold one test tube.

• Location: Drawer• Made of metal

Pipette

• Uses: To move or measure small amounts of liquids.

• Location: see Ms. Cox

Striker

• Used to ignite the flame on the Bunsen burner.

• Location: See Ms. Cox

Scalpel

• Uses: to cut open the dissection specimen.

• Location: See Ms. Cox

• Made of metal

Dropper

• Uses: to move small amounts of liquids.

• Location: Drawer• Made of plastic and

glass.

Forceps

• Uses: to pick up, move, or manipulate small objects. Especially during a dissection.

• Location: Drawer• Made of metal.

Safety Goggles

• Use: to protect the eyes and part of the face.

• Location: See Ms. Cox

• Made of plastic

Safety Glasses

• Use: to protect the eyes and part of the face.

• Location: on the Sunglass rack near the window.

Bunsen Burner

• Uses: to regulate the gas flow and house the flame.

• Location: Cabinet• Made of metal

Beaker

• Uses:• To Hold, Heat, Move,

Mix, Measure Liquids, Semi-Solids.

• Location: Cabinet• Made of plastic and

glass.

Dissection Scissors

• Used to cut open the dissection specimen.

• Location: Drawer

Apron

• Uses: to protect clothes and body.

• Location: On the wall.

Magnifying Glass

• Used to make small objects appear larger.

• Location: Drawer

Timer

• Used to keep track of time.

• Location: Drawer

Heavy Duty Tongs

• Uses: to pick up and move large pieces of glassware.

• Location: Drawer• Made of metal

Test Tube Brush

• Uses: to clean test tubes and other pieces of glassware.

• Location: Drawer

Poker or Dissection Probe

• Used to move or manipulate small parts of the dissection specimen.

• Location: Drawer

Dissection Pan or Tray

• Used to hold the dissection specimen.

• Location: Drawer

Triple Beam Balance

• Uses: to take the weight or mass of a small solid object.

• Location: See Ms. Cox