In the article we present the analysis of the possible application of digital measuring educational equipment in primary school on the basis of the practical experimental work with Archimedes digital laboratory. We consider some preconditions for using digital laboratories in general education, that have been initiated by the implementation of the Federal State Educational Standard, and give practical recommendations on the organization of research work of primary school students.

Keywords: the Federal State Educational Standard of general primary education, educational research, digital laboratory, self-made devices and equipment, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor.