If you always return it to the same place when it is not in use, your chances of knowing where to find it next time you need it are greatly enhanced. Frequently needed items should be stored in your classroom or nearby, if possible, to save time and minimize the number of trips to storage areas. Science materials should be stored in locked facilities if possible, especially materials that are costly and difficult to replace such as magnets, weather instruments, and so on. Storage closets, with plenty of shelf space and drawer space, are wonderful. If available, science materials can be categorized and kept in these closets for easy access.
Filing cabinets serve well for storing science materials.
Use locking cabinets where possible. Boxes also work out well for storage space. Select strong boxes, and try to settle on two, three, or four specific types and sizes. Use boxes that stack well, minimizing space required for them and making it easier to keep them neat and tidy. Apple boxes, for instance, are strong, and if you stay with the same brand they will be uniform in size and they will stack well.