Lab Rules

Is Horseplay ever allowed in a lab?

• Lab Rules don't matter, I do what I want
• Of course not! Someone might get hurt!
• Horses don't play??

Is it a good idea to share your results with someone else?

• Yes! It helps us to come to a better conclusion
• I'll keep them to myself
• No work for me. 
• Be nice and let everyone copy your answers!

Should you use equipment before instructed?

• I'll get a head start!
• Bad accidents could happen and something could break.
• Why should I listen to the teacher?
• Let your lab partners do all the work.

Should you read the instructions carefully?

• Yes, you'll know what to do.
• Nah. 
• Instructions don't matter. 
• I'll wing it

Can you eat or drink during a lab?

• I'll drink the chemicals.
• Chemicals could mix with food
• I'm Hungry!
• Lab rules don't matter.

Should you keep your area clean?

• Yes; Prevents accidents. 
• I don't have time to clean up. 
• Who cares?
• I need to do other homework while doing the lab!

Staying at your own lab table

• You could bump into someone while moving
• I want to be with my friends
• I need help and the teacher is talking to someone else!

Should you know where the lab equipment is/how to use it?

• Yes, we will know where everything is!
• I'll let the teacher get it for me
• I don't feel like looking for anything
• That's what my lab partner is for. 

Why is it important to know how to use safety equipment?

• If an accident happens, you'll know what to do.
• I don't want to know where everything is
• My lab partner will save me

Should I tell the teacher if something breaks or spills?

• Yes, I don't want to put myself or my classmates in danger.
• No, I don't want to draw attention to myself.
• I'll wait for the janitor to come