Year 7 introduction to Science

If a beaker contains a liquid that is clear like water, smells like water, and looks like water in every way, you can assume that. . .

• It is definitely water since it has all the physical properties of water and so is not dangerous.
• The only way to tell if it is actually water is to taste it.
• It is probably water but you should probably pour it out into the sink just to be safe.
• Even though it looks like water it is safe to always assume that it is possibly dangerous, don’t touch it.

The lab room is an excellent place to

• Run around and play tag.
• Play a joke or prank on a fellow classmate
• Run an experiment.
• Have a snack

The lab room is an excellent place to

• Run around and play tag.
• Play a joke or prank on a fellow classmate
• Run an experiment.
• Have a snack

When you walk in the room and see science equipment at your seat.  Which of the following is okay to do before your teacher starts the class or gives instructions.

• Don’t touch anything until your teacher tells you to.
• Move the science equipment out of your way so that you can set your stuff down
• Pick up the science equipment and see what it is for.
• If they are goggles pick them up and try them on to see if they fit.

Which of the following should you do during a lab?

• Leave the lab a mess so the janitor has something to do.
• Pick up hot beakers with your bare hands
• Never eat or taste anything from an experiment.
• Wear goggles if you feel like it.

If you accidentally break or spill something what is the first thing you should do?

• Pick it up and clean up after yourself.
• Shove it under the desk or in a cupboard to hide it so you don’t get in trouble.
• Tell your teacher and then ask how to clean it up
• Leave it where it is so that your teacher can clean it up after class.

When should you take off your goggles?

• When they become uncomfortable it’s okay to take them off for a second
• As soon as the experiment is completed and you aren’t the one cleaning up.
• After everyone is done cleaning up  and your teacher says “Goggles off”
• Goggles can be taken off any time. They are optional.  

When running an experiment if you are using chromebooks or other technology you should. . .

• Perform the experiment right next to the computers. You don’t have to move materials as much so there is less chance of spilling.
• There is never a reason to use technology during an experiment.
• Perform the experiment on top of the closed computers.
• Move the technology as far from the experiment as possible to record the results.

Which of the following can you do during a lab?

• wash your hands after the experiment is over
• touch your mouth after touching a dead worm
• touch and taste liquids
• pick up broken glass

If a chemical splashes into your eye, what should you do?

• Scream and run around in circles.
• Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to tell you what to do.
• Ignore it, unless you eyes turn red.
• Go to the eyewash station and rinse your eyes out while your lab partner gets the teacher