Tools of the trade
Every great experiment starts with the right equipment, and this word search gathers the science lab. You'll track down the glassware — the BEAKER, the FLASK, the TEST TUBE and the measuring CYLINDER — plus the safety basics, the GOGGLES and the APRON.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the bench changes every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode experiment once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Heat, measure and observe
A lab is full of clever tools, and they're here. Heat things with a BUNSEN BURNER and a TRIPOD, measure tiny drops with a PIPETTE and DROPPER, pour through a FUNNEL or a FILTER, and hold things steady with TONGS, TWEEZERS and a CLAMP. There's the STIRRER for mixing, the CRUCIBLE for strong heat, the PETRI DISH and MICROSCOPE for studying tiny things, a SPATULA for solids, and a MAGNET for a quick test.
Why each tool has its job
Scientists don't just use any old container — each piece of kit is designed for a job. A BEAKER is handy for mixing and rough amounts, but when a measurement has to be accurate they reach for a CYLINDER with carefully marked lines, or a PIPETTE for a precise few drops. A TEST TUBE holds a small sample, while a wide PETRI DISH is perfect for growing tiny things to study under the MICROSCOPE, which can magnify objects hundreds of times.
For heating, the BUNSEN BURNER is the classic choice — named after the scientist Robert Bunsen — and its roaring blue flame is far hotter than its lazy yellow one. Above all, a good scientist works safely: GOGGLES protect the eyes and an APRON the clothes, and using the right equipment carefully is what keeps an experiment a fair, trustworthy test.
Great for a 'working scientifically' topic
It pairs perfectly with a lesson on lab skills and equipment before a real experiment — Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your own apparatus list.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the lab equipment word search?
The tools of the lab — beakers, flasks, test tubes and the microscope, plus a Bunsen burner, pipette, tongs and safety goggles. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Does it include safety gear as well as tools?
Both — the glassware and instruments (BEAKER, FLASK, MICROSCOPE, BUNSEN BURNER) plus the safety basics, the GOGGLES and APRON.
Is it good for a 'working scientifically' topic?
Great fit — pair it with a lesson on lab skills and equipment. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words.