Using Equipment Correctly

Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 11.4.2

Using Equipment Correctly

You must use scientific equipment correctly to reduce risks and to get accurate results.

Using equipment correctly

Using equipment correctly

  • Using equipment well in science is a skill that gets better with practice.
Working with others

Working with others

  • It is useful to work with others to carry out a practical investigation when
  • there are several parts to the investigation
  • different tools and items are used in an investigation

Test yourself on Using Equipment Correctly

  • How do you get better at using equipment well in science?

  • What should you do if there are different tools and items used in an experiment?

  • Why should you use scientific equipment correctly?

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