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Lab Safety

Lab Safety

Assessment

Presentation

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS1-6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Debra Cartagena-Calhoun

FREE Resource

15 Slides • 8 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Why is lab safety important when conducting experiments?

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To keep you safe and ensure accurate results

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To make experiments more fun

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To use more chemicals

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To finish experiments faster

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to always follow your teacher’s instructions in the lab?

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To ensure safety and understand procedures

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Because it saves time

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To avoid getting bored

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Because everyone else does

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why you should not eat or drink in the lab?

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Labs contain harmful chemicals

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Eating or drinking can lead to accidental ingestion

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It is considered disrespectful to the teacher

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You might spill food or drink on lab equipment

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Multiple Choice

What should you do if you need to handle a hot object in the lab?

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Use protective gloves or tongs

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Pick it up with your bare hands

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Wait until it cools down by itself

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Ask a classmate to touch it first

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way to treat all organisms in the lab?

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Show respect for all organisms, whether alive or not

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Handle only living organisms gently

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Ignore dead specimens

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Only respect dangerous organisms

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to tie back long hair during lab activities?

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To prevent hair from catching on fire or getting caught in equipment

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To look neat

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To avoid getting hair wet

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To keep hair out of your face

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Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for keeping your work area neat and organized in the lab?

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To promote efficiency and safety

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To impress your teacher

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To avoid losing your materials

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To finish experiments faster

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are important lab safety rules based on the images?

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Wear protective equipment

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Keep your work area neat and organized

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Conduct unauthorized experiments

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Handle chemicals safely

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