Fun Science Activity: Design a Lab Coat

Designing a lab coat is a creative and interdisciplinary activity that brings science, art, and identity together.

Science Learning Outcomes:

• Students learn why lab coats are used, their role in protecting against spills, contamination, and hazards, and when they’re needed.
• Encourages students to see themselves as scientists or science learners, enhancing engagement and a sense of belonging in STEM.
• If students include diagrams, formulas, or science icons on their coats, they are communicating science concepts visually.
• Students personalise their coat with symbols, quotes, or drawings that reflect their interests, passions, and strengths in science.

Extension Possibilities:

• Integrate with careers in science: Have students design lab coats for specific science careers (e.g., marine biologist, chemist, engineer).
• Combine with a unit on scientific inquiry and decorate the coat with steps of the scientific method.
• Use as part of a science fair or STEM day costume.