STEM subjects are on the rise in schools – the Department of Education reported an increased uptake of 78,000 in this year alone. For science subjects, this means that it’s now more important than ever to offer high-quality learning spaces for students.
Commercial lab specialists, InterFocus, take a closer look at what exactly makes a great school science laboratory.
Flexible spaces
Multi-purpose science labs that can support different disciplines are important. Biology, chemistry, physics – these subjects require different materials, facilities and teaching methods, and therefore have different requirements for a laboratory environment.
Lightweight furnishings and non-fixed pieces of equipment can help create a flexible classroom which can be altered and changed before or during a lesson. As curriculums and class sizes continue to change and grow, it is important that all science laboratories can accommodate this.