Hands-On Activity for Teaching Lab Safety: Free Download
Middle & High School
A safe science classroom begins with awareness. While reviewing laboratory rules is essential, students are more likely to remember important safety information when they actively engage with their learning.
Our Map Your Science Classroom for Safety transforms a safety review into an interactive mapping challenge that students can truly make their own.
In this hands-on activity, students explore their classroom or lab, identify key safety equipment and emergency exits, and create a detailed map that can help a new student, substitute teacher, or visitor navigate the space. As they work, students reinforce their understanding of lab safety procedures while developing observation, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Designed for high school students and adaptable for middle school classrooms, this resource includes:
- A comprehensive teacher guide
- Activity instructions and implementation tips
- A customizable safety equipment checklist
- A student worksheet
- Reflection questions to reinforce safe decision-making
- An optional extension activity to see how well the maps work in practice
Customize the checklist to match your lab setup and school safety procedures while encouraging students to create clear, practical maps that emphasize accessibility and preparedness.
Whether you're kicking off a new safety unit or giving students a refresher later in the year, this activity helps keep safety top of mind.
Download the free "Map Your Science Classroom for Safety" activity today!
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