Re: History of "science lab"

mollwollfumble wrote:
Who invented the "science lab" taught in modern high schools?
And when?

This lab consistes of the following equipment:

Bunsen burner, heatproof mat, tripod, gauze mat, beaker, stirring rod,
evaporating dish, conical flask, test tube, test tube holder, test
tube rack, spatula, retort stand, bosshead, clamp, funnel and filter
paper, tongs, safety glasses, (crucible, pipe-clay triangle, mortar
and pestle).

I suspect that the "safety glasses" were not on the original list. The
"heatproof mat" may be more recent, too. Otherwise, the list looks as
if it pre-dates the widespread use of both plastic and electricity.

Reminds me exactly of what I had in school. ca.1963 (*no* safety glasses,
of course!)
(you forgot a 'gas jar' from the list)

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Ron Jones
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