Science Lab Safety Worksheets for Grade 2 & 3

Develop strong science habits from the start with this set of printable science lab safety worksheets, specifically designed for learners in Grades 2-3. These activities introduce students to the importance of staying safe during investigations while helping them understand that good scientists plan carefully, follow rules, and use appropriate equipment responsibly.

Perfect for early science units, these worksheets support classroom discussions and hands-on learning while reinforcing important lab safety concepts.

Stay Safe, Observe the Sun, and Plan Safe Experiments

This resource includes 11 engaging worksheets that guide students through essential lab safety concepts, including worksheets geared to:

• Identifying Safe and Unsafe Lab Behaviors
• Identifying Unsafe Lab Procedures and Correcting Them
• Observing the Sun Safely
• Choosing the Correct Tool for Performing a Task
• Determining Appropriate Responses to Safety Hazards
• Planning a Safe Science Experiment
• Identifying Lab Equipment and Its Uses
• Using Scientific Vocabulary Related to Lab Safety
• Determining if Lab Safety Behaviors are Appropriate
• Creating a Comic Strip Depicting Safe Lab Behavior

Each worksheet is designed with clear visuals and simple language to help Year 2 students build confidence and independence in science.

Download Your Science Lab Worksheets

These print-and-use Science Lab worksheets are ideal for whole-class lessons, small-group work, or independent practice. Use them at the beginning of the year to establish safety expectations, or revisit them before starting new experiments to reinforce safe science routines.

This resource is available in both PDF 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 Brittany Kellogg, a teacher in Ohio and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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