LAB CABINET

About the game

Lab Cabinet is a chemistry game, that deepens understanding of the names, formulas and

appearance of common chemicals. Players become familiar with 6 main classifications of

chemicals – metals, non-metals, acids, oxides, salts and bases as well as with hazard

symbols of lab safety.

Gameplay

The task of the game is to fill the Lab Cabinet shelves with 6 different types of packed chemical

cards that are obtained by combining element cards and following game card procedure. This is

possible only if player is an effective communicator and is able to negotiate with other players

succesfully. There are also bonus cards that will make this game even more exciting. The winner

is the player who has succeeded in collecting the most Packed chemical cards.

Topics covered

6 main classifications of chemicals

Hazard symbols

Outcomes

Increased motivation to study names, formulae and appearance of chemicals.

Student’s involvement and concentration during the class

Skills learned

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cooperation

Target audience: Grades 9-11

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Number of Participants: 2-6