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Science Practical Instruments

The document lists essential science practical instruments and chemicals for classes 4 to 8, categorized into general instruments, optics/energy tools, biology-related tools, and common chemicals. It also provides examples of simple experiments that can be conducted using these tools, such as testing acids and bases, making electric circuits, and observing solubility. The emphasis is on safe usage under teacher supervision, especially for chemicals.

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Science Practical Instruments

The document lists essential science practical instruments and chemicals for classes 4 to 8, categorized into general instruments, optics/energy tools, biology-related tools, and common chemicals. It also provides examples of simple experiments that can be conducted using these tools, such as testing acids and bases, making electric circuits, and observing solubility. The emphasis is on safe usage under teacher supervision, especially for chemicals.

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Science Practical Instruments (Class 4–8)

These are commonly used for observation, measurement, and basic


experiments:

General Instruments

 Magnifying Glass
 Measuring Cylinder
 Beaker
 Test Tubes
 Test Tube Stand
 Dropper / Pipette
 Funnel
 Glass Rod
 Thermometer
 Measuring Scale (Ruler)
 Compass (for direction experiments)
 Mirror (for light reflection experiments)
 Prism
 Magnet (Bar and Ring)
 Iron Nails (for magnetism)
 Battery (cell)
 Connecting Wires
 Switch
 Bulb (torch bulb or small LED)
 Simple Circuit Board (sometimes)
 Seeds and Soil (for plant growth experiments)
 litmus paper

Optics/Energy

 Plane mirror
 Convex and concave lenses
 Prism
 Torch or flashlight
 Battery, wire, bulb and switch (for electric circuit models)
 Magnet (bar and horseshoe)

Biology-Related Tools

 Dissection tray (for observation only, no actual dissection at this level)


 Slides and cover slips
 Prepared microscope slides (e.g., onion peel, pond water organisms)
 Compound microscope (rare in lower grades, sometimes in Class 7-8)
 Dropper bottles (for water or prepared solutions)

Common Chemicals (Class 6–8 mostly)

Used under teacher supervision in small quantities:

 Vinegar (Acetic acid – weak household version)


 Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate)
 Salt (Sodium chloride)
 Lime water (Calcium hydroxide solution)
 Copper sulfate
 Iron filings
 Iodine solution
 Litmus paper (red and blue)
 Turmeric powder (natural indicator)
 Soap solution
 Hydrogen peroxide (in very diluted form for basic reactions)
 Dilute hydrochloric acid (only for Class 8, and with safety measures)
 Ammonia solution (again, very diluted and under teacher supervision)
 Starch solution
 Sugar solution
 Alcohol (Ethyl alcohol, for flame test or evaporation)
Simple Experiments Example (Using Above Tools)

 Testing acids and bases with litmus paper


 Observing capillary action with water and ink
 Making a basic electric circuit
 Separating mixtures using filtration
 Observing solubility of substances
 Reaction of baking soda with vinegar (gas evolution)
 Making temporary magnet
 Growing salt/sugar crystals
 Evaporation of alcohol or salt water

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