Some research is done outside, underground, in space, or underwater. Not all laboratories are alike. The materials and work that goes on in a laboratory depends on what the scientist wants to find out. For some reason, people think science is boring. It's just the opposite.
Science is exciting and fun.
A Research Laboratory poster or internet tour Several illustrations of various laboratories and research type facilities, such as hospital labs, physics and chemistry labs, underwater exploration vehicles, space modules. Display the pictures around the classroom. Have the children list on the board the similarities and differences among the various laboratories. Discuss some of the materials and equipment found in each laboratory. Have the children use poster board to design their own laboratory.