Not all schools have the equipment and space necessary to allow students to perform actual labs. Therefore, have the students watch labs online. Some of the categories available for such labs include structures of solids, elemental analysis, chemical kinetics and kinetic molecular theory. After the students watch the lab, distribute a handout or worksheet. Ask multiple choice questions to make sure that the students paid attention and short answer questions to test for comprehension and analysis.
Set up different work stations in the chemistry lab. For example, have one table address the reactions that occur when different chemicals are mixed together, while another table requires students to fill in missing components of the periodic table of elements. Divide the students up into groups or allow them to work separately. They will have to complete all of the lab rotations and accompanying questions within an allotted amount of time.
Incorporate student-led learning into the lab classroom sessions. Divide students up into groups, and assign each group a different topic for experimentation. Some topics include the reaction of two different chemicals, elemental analysis and so forth. Ask the students to create an experiment that answers their hypothesis. After a period of research, they must demonstrate the experiment in front of the class and teach the other students how to do the experiment.
Pick a particular topic for the students to work on during that lab period, whether it is mixing chemicals or determining different elements from the periodic table based on their atomic numbers. Demonstrate to the class how to perform the experiment, explain to them what they should do or provide a series of written directions. Divide the class into groups, and require them to complete the lab and lab questions in the allotted amount of time.