Science Lab

Science Lab games

6-10 10-13 13-16

Ages 6-10

Fair Test Spotter
Spot what makes a simple experiment fair — or what has gone wrong.
Five Senses
Match an observation to the sense used to make it — sight, sound, smell, taste or touch.
Lab Safety
Spot the safe and unsafe things to do when doing a science experiment.
Measuring Basics
Read a simple scale on a ruler, jug or thermometer.
Sorting & Grouping
Group objects by a property such as colour, size or material.

Ages 10-13

Equipment Match
Match each piece of lab equipment to what it is used for.
Graph Builder
Plot and read simple line and bar graphs from a set of results.
Reading Scales
Read values from rulers, thermometers, measuring cylinders and force meters.
Scientific Method
Put the steps of a science investigation into the right order.
Variables Game
Identify the independent, dependent and control variables in an experiment.

Ages 13-16

Data Analysis
Calculate the mean, spot anomalies, and describe trends in a set of results.
Evaluating Experiments
Spot sources of error in an experiment and suggest how to improve it.
Graph Interpretation
Calculate the gradient of a line graph and interpret what it shows.
Practical Techniques
Put the steps of a required practical — such as titration or microscopy — in order.
Significant Figures & Units
Practise rounding to significant figures and using the right units in your answer.