Want a fun, activity to engage students when introducing lab equipment? This Lab Equipment Activity Scavenger Hunt is an absolute favorite! Suitable for years 6, 7 and 8.

Why use a lab equipment activity scavenger hunt?

1. It's fun and engaging

2. It promotes collaboration between students

3. Builds skills in problem solving & critical thinking

4. It practices multiple scientific skills

5. Prepares students for future laboratory work

What is needed for the lab equipment scavenger hunt?

The following equipment is included in the scavenger hunt. If you don't have any of these though you can still complete the scavenger hunt with a few less items.

- beaker

- round bottom flask

- test tube

- evaporation basin

- clamp

- filter funnel (glass)

- crucible

- tripod

- conical flask / Erlenmyer flask (without graduation markings)

- test tube rack

What does the lab equipment activity consist of?

1. The activity contains a dichotomous key students use to name the equipment set out at 10 different stations.

2. Students draw diagrams of what each piece of equipment looks like

3. Students use the poster stations to determine which image represents the equipment scientifically and they copy this into their worksheet as the 'scientific diagram'

4. Students use the poster stations to record the general use of each piece of equipment.

5. Students complete the questions and participate in a class discussion about the answers.