Let's solve each question one by one using the scientific tools listed:
Tools:
- A. Thermometer
- B. Ruler
- C. Scale
- D. Telescope
- E. Microscope
- F. Measuring Cup
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1) Will only had enough money to buy 2 pounds of bananas at the grocery store. What tool should he use to make sure he gets exactly 2 pounds?
→ He needs to measure
weight (mass).
✔ Answer: C. Scale
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2) Oliver found a small black dot on his new sweater. What tool should he use to determine what the dot actually is?
→ He needs to see tiny details, possibly a microscopic object.
✔ Answer: E. Microscope
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3) Adam needed to mix exactly 2 tablespoons of food coloring with 2 quarts of water. What tool should he use to measure the amount?
→ He’s measuring
liquid volume (tablespoons and quarts).
✔ Answer: F. Measuring Cup
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4) Maria, while performing an experiment, had to make sure her wires were between 1 and 2 inches. What tool did she use to determine the length?
→ She needs to measure
length.
✔ Answer: B. Ruler
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5) Paige earned $1 dollar for every 3 pounds of cans she recycled. What tool should she use to make sure she recycles at least 3 pounds?
→ She needs to measure
weight.
✔ Answer: C. Scale
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6) Mike wanted to check the water temperature of a hot tub. What tool should he use to see the water temperature?
→ He needs to measure
temperature.
✔ Answer: A. Thermometer
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7) George was trying to view satellites from his backyard. What tool should he use to help find one?
→ Satellites are far away in space — requires a device to see distant objects.
✔ Answer: D. Telescope
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8) Billy needed exactly 6 ounces of cheese. What tool should he use to measure exactly 6 ounces?
→ Ounces are a unit of
weight (especially for food).
✔ Answer: C. Scale
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9) Paul used a tool to view the Andromeda Galaxy. What tool did he use to see the galaxy?
→ The Andromeda Galaxy is very far away — needs a telescope.
✔ Answer: D. Telescope
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10) Dave wanted to check the height of his flashlight. What tool should he use?
→ Height is a measurement of
length.
✔ Answer: B. Ruler
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11) A scientist wanted to view the microbes in a drop of water. What tool should he use?
→ Microbes are very small — need to magnify them.
✔ Answer: E. Microscope
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12) Megan needed to add 500 ml of water to a mixture for an experiment. What tool did she use to measure out 500 ml of water?
→ Milliliters are units of
volume, especially for liquids.
✔ Answer: F. Measuring Cup
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13) John wants to compare the cells of an animal and a plant. What tool should he use?
→ Cells are too small to see with the naked eye — need magnification.
✔ Answer: E. Microscope
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14) Nancy was outside looking at the Crab Nebula. What tool was she using to view the nebula?
→ Nebulae are deep-space objects — visible only through telescopes.
✔ Answer: D. Telescope
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15) Tom learned old books needed to stay at around 70°F. What tool should he use to make sure the books don't get too hot?
→ Needs to monitor
temperature.
✔ Answer: A. Thermometer
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
C. Scale
2.
E. Microscope
3.
F. Measuring Cup
4.
B. Ruler
5.
C. Scale
6.
A. Thermometer
7.
D. Telescope
8.
C. Scale
9.
D. Telescope
10.
B. Ruler
11.
E. Microscope
12.
F. Measuring Cup
13.
E. Microscope
14.
D. Telescope
15.
A. Thermometer
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✔ All answers match the appropriate scientific tool based on the measurement or observation required.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of science tools worksheet.
