Teaching About Science Tools and Lab Safety Equipment for Kids?

Introduce your early learners to the world of science with an engaging, kid-friendly Science Lab Safety and Tools Presentation! Designed for early elementary classrooms, this Google Slides/PowerPoint lesson helps students become familiar with the tools scientists use and the lab safety equipment that keeps everyone protected during investigations.

With engaging, real-world images, simple explanations, and intermittent discussion prompts, this lab equipment teaching presentation makes it easy for young students to understand what each tool does, how to use it safely, and why scientists follow lab rules.

A No-Prep Lab Equipment Lesson For Early Learners

This presentation introduces students to common science tools and lab safety gear, including:

• Goggles, gloves, aprons, and lab coats
• Magnifying glasses, hand lenses, and microscopes
• Measuring tools such as rulers, thermometers, and scales
• Containers like beakers, test tubes, and cups

Each slide is designed with simple vocabulary, visual examples, and kid-friendly descriptions to support growing readers and English language learners. Using the quick-check questions throughout the slide deck, your students will also practice identifying tools, thinking about their purposes, and learning how to stay safe during science activities.

Download Your Science Safety and Lab Equipment PowerPoint

This ready-to-teach slide deck comes in both Google Slides and PowerPoint formats, giving you maximum flexibility. Just download, project, and teach—no prep required!

This resource is available in both PowerPoint and editable Google Slides format.  To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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