Explore Science Tools With a Scientific Measurement PowerPoint

Introduce your upper elementary students to the tools scientists use to measure and observe the world with this engaging interactive Scientific Measurement PowerPoint. This brand new resource is the perfect way to teach students how to identify, use, and read a variety of scientific measurement tools.

This Scientific Measurement PowerPoint presentation is designed for students in grades 3-6.

Teach Students How to Use Science Tools

This slide deck helps students become familiar with essential classroom and laboratory tools, including:

• Graduated cylinder
• Centimeter ruler
• Balance scale
• Thermometer
• Beaker
• Digital Scale
• Spring Scale
• Digital Camera
• Voice Recorder
• And more!

Each slide includes visual examples, clear information, and simple step-by-step guidance to help students understand what the tool is for and how it is used in real science experiments. We have also included interactive practice problems to help your students practice measuring using the different tools.
This slide deck encourages scientific inquiry, pays attention of ways to collect data from measurements, and provides kids with hands-on practice, helping them master how to collect, use,and interpret data from different scientific tools.

Download Your Scientific Measurement Teaching Slide Deck

This Scientific Measurement Teaching Slide Deck is available in both PowerPoint and editable Google Slides format.  To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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