This project was sponsored by the Office of H.R.H. Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Projects to improve science literacy in rural Thailand. We designed and implemented three engaging and relevant laboratory activities to interest students in science and develop laboratory learning in the Sakon Nakhon province of Thailand. The result was improved student engagement in science. The final product of this project was a lab manual to serve as a guide for teachers to develop and implement lab activities.