Laboratory Equipment: Matching Activity

Learn all about essential laboratory equipment with this hands-on worksheet! Fourth and fifth graders will cut out cards featuring 12 common scientific tools, such as a beaker, funnel, test tube, and microscope. Then, young scientists will match each piece of equipment to its description and paste it down to create a flap. To finish, students will complete a sentence that explains the function of each item. 

This two-page activity is a great way to introduce young scientists to various pieces of lab equipment. Familiarity with the appearance, purpose, and proper names of these tools are fundamental to a safe and productive learning environment. This knowledge will also help students run experiments smoothly and become more confident in the lab!