Experimental Science Laboratory in Junior and Secondary Schools (Identifying Existing Challenges and Providing Solutions)

The purpose of this study is to identify the challenges in the optimal use of school laboratories and provide effective solutions for laboratory activities in experimental science courses. The research method is descriptive-analytical and the data collection tool is library and textual research. In this research, the literature and records of the research subject were studied by referring to scientific-research articles and other published articles. Most teachers are aware of the importance of using laboratory activities in teaching effective experimental sciences and physics, chemistry and biology, and believe that appropriate laboratory activities should be used in science education. But most of the time this does not happen. The results indicate that in some areas, schools do not have laboratory facilities, and in many schools there are several barriers that make it difficult for teachers to use laboratory activities in science education. In this research, first, some of the most important obstacles and challenges that cause little attention to the laboratory and practical activities in schools are addressed, and then appropriate solutions are presented.