Scientific Tools

Brock Microscope
Resources
Microscope Diagram	Diagram and basic information (2-6)
Magnification Module	This interactive tutorial explores the effect of increasing magnification (equivalent to changing microscope objectives) on various items (2-6)
History of the Microscope	Timeline with pictures (2-6)
Double Pan Balance
Resources
Interactive Pan Balance	Use this tool to find numerical expressions that are equivalent to one another (1-6)
Math Cat Balance	Choose from a wide range of objects to place on this scale - from electrons to galaxies! (1-6)
Number Balance	An activity for developing understanding of balancing numbers; activity sheet included
Primary Interactive Pan Balance	Place shapes on the balance to demonstrate the concept of equivalence (1-3)
Virtual Double Pan Balance	Interactive replica of double pan balance (1-6)
Triple Beam Balance
Resources
Triple Beam Balance	Equipment information from Ohaus
Interactive Triple Beam Balance	Tutorial and activities (5-6)
Reading a Triple Beam Balance	Interactive lesson that demonstrates using a triple beam balance (3-6)
Virtual Triple Beam Balance	Interactive replica of triple pan balance (3-6)
Primary Balance
Resources
Primer Balance Activity Guide	Ohaus provides this resource with information about using this tool and activities that are ready for use
Primary Balance Pictures	View pictures of this science tool (K-1)
Pan Balance Shapes	This interactive tool uses numbers that are friendly for primary classrooms
Grade Level Science Tools Lesson Ideas
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade