Laboratory Apparatus and Instruments

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 7 Integrated Science | Strand 1.0 Scientific Investigation | Sub-Strand 1.3 Laboratory Apparatus and Instruments (16 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Describe the basic skills in science
• Use and care for apparatus and instruments in the laboratory
• Use the SI units for basic and derived quantities in science
• Appreciate consumer protection when handling different apparatus, instruments, and other materials

Summary

This topic covers two connected foundations for doing science: the basic skills every investigation depends on, and the standard units used to record measurements consistently -- so results can be understood and compared by anyone, not just the person who measured them.