The BASF Minilab is a minature laboratory for experiments on a semi-micro scale. It is the result of a joint collaboration betweeen Professor Michael Schallies, Head of the Pedagogische hoschule in Heidelberg, BASFscientist Joerg Redeker and Zinsser GmbH, Germany. The Minilab consists of a metal suitcase containing miniaturised glassware and other laboratory equipment for carrying out a wide range of experiments in chemistry and biology. The authors of this Minilab Manual adapted for Ireland are active members of the Irish Science Teachers' Association. The minilab manual gives detailed instructions for carrying out twenty experiments suitable for the Junior Certiificate Science Syllabus, Transition Year Science, Leaving Certificate Biology Syllabus and the Leaving Certificate Chemistry Syllabus of the Departrment of Education.