Lab Safety: Safe vs Unsafe game

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Test your lab safety knowledge with Lab Safety: Safe vs Unsafe.

In this game, drag and drop over 100 behaviors and actions into the correct “safe” or “unsafe” categories. Learn essential lab safety protocols, from handling chemicals to using equipment properly. Whether you're preparing for a lab class or a future scientist brushing up on safety practices, this interactive game helps reinforce critical safety concepts in a fun, engaging way!

This browser-based game is perfect for students studying science or getting ready for lab experiments. It requires no downloads, so you can start learning right away—anytime, anywhere!

How to play

Simply drag each item into its corresponding category box within the 60 seconds allocated. Clear the screen to win! Wrong category? Just drag it to the correct one to fix it!

Mode Selection:
• Beginner Mode: Items are color-coded by category for guided learning.
• Advanced Mode: Items are presented in a uniform color for an extra challenge.

Play Style Options:
• Individual Mode: Enjoy the game on your own.
• Team Mode: The game pauses every 20 seconds to allow a new player to take a turn (4 turns total).

What's included / Game access

Unlock 3 months of unlimited access to the game! Upon purchase, you'll receive a PDF with your unique access link

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Curriculum Alignment – Canada

This game promotes an emphasis on safety in scientific practices. It aligns with the following learning outcomes:

Alberta Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Safety and Scientific Inquiry):
Emphasizing the importance of safe laboratory practices, this game aligns with Alberta curriculum expectations that stress adherence to safety protocols during scientific investigations. It helps students identify and categorize behaviors as safe or unsafe.

British Columbia Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Safety and Scientific Inquiry):
Emphasizing the importance of a safe laboratory environment, this game aligns with BC curriculum expectations by encouraging students to identify and categorize safe versus unsafe behaviors during experiments.

Manitoba Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Practices and Safety):
Emphasizing safe laboratory practices, this game aligns with Manitoba’s curriculum by helping students differentiate between safe and unsafe behaviors, reinforcing proper safety protocols and risk management strategies.

New Brunswick Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Safety and Scientific Inquiry):
Emphasizing safe scientific practices, this game aligns with New Brunswick curriculum expectations regarding laboratory work. It helps students recognize and categorize safe versus unsafe behaviors, reinforcing proper lab protocols and risk management.

Nova Scotia Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Practices and Safety):
Emphasizing safe laboratory practices, this game aligns with Nova Scotia curriculum expectations by encouraging students to identify and differentiate safe versus unsafe behaviors, reinforcing proper safety protocols and risk management strategies.

Ontario Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Safety and Scientific Inquiry):
Emphasizing safe laboratory practices, this game aligns with Ontario’s focus on responsible scientific investigations. It helps students learn to identify and apply proper safety procedures and protocols.

Prince Edward Island Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Practices and Safety):
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe laboratory environment, this game aligns with PEI curriculum expectations by encouraging students to identify and differentiate safe versus unsafe behaviors, reinforcing proper safety protocols and risk management strategies.

Quebec Alignment (Secondaire 1–2 / Grades 7–8 – Scientific Practices and Laboratory Work):
Emphasizing the importance of safety in scientific inquiry, this game aligns with Quebec curriculum expectations regarding safe laboratory practices. It helps students identify and categorize safe versus unsafe behaviors.

Saskatchewan Alignment (Grades 7–9 – Laboratory Practices and Scientific Inquiry):
Emphasizing safe laboratory practices, this game aligns with Saskatchewan curriculum expectations by encouraging students to identify and differentiate safe versus unsafe behaviors, thereby reinforcing proper safety protocols.

Curriculum Alignment – NGSS

This game supports the NGSS emphasis on safety in scientific practices.