my science tools vocabulary book ___________________
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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.