Science - Year 7 - Practical Skills and Problem Solving: Home

Basic techniques in the science lab are important to master. This clip demonstrates how to safely light a Bunsen burner, how to correctly smell a test tube using wafting and how to gently mix the contents of a test tube. It also explains the importance of careful washing of glassware.

In a science lab, it's important to know how to take accurate measurements. This clip demonstrates how to: measure temperature using a thermometer, use an analytical balance, and measure the volume of a liquid using a measuring cylinder, taking into consideration the meniscus.

Step-by-step methods of drawing science laboratory equipment. Suitable for Years 7 - 12.

• Chapter 1 - Beaker
• Chapter 2 - Conical Flask
• Chapter 3 - Round-Bottom Flask
• Chapter 4 - Test Tube
• Chapter 5 - Measuring Cylinder
• Chapter 6 - Evaporating Basin and Watch Glass
• Chapter 7 - Crucible and Lid, Pipeclay Triangle
• Chapter 8 - Test Tube Rack
• Chapter 9 - Test Tube Holder, Metal Tongs
• Chapter 10 - Metal stand, bosshead, clamp
• Chapter 11 - Bunsen burner, gauze mat, tripod, heatproof mat
• Chapter 12 - Dropper bottle, dropping bottle, glass stirring rod
• Chapter 13 - Funnel, test tube brush, spatula

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