8th Grade Science Safety

All instruction must be followed.

• True
• False

Anything that looks like it could be food can be tasted.

• True
• False

Items should not be put into flames unless instructed to do so.

• True
• False

When heating a test tube, point the end of the test tube away from your body.

• True
• False

Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are always fun and encouraged during labs.

• True
• False

You may experiment on your own if you finish early.

• True
• False

A fire extinguisher, eyewash, and shower are available for classroom emergencies.

• True
• False

Hot glassware

• can be dunked in cold water.
• can be handled at any time.
• should be left to cool.
• all of the above.

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity,

• guess.
• blame it on your group.
• ask the teacher.
• put your head down and sleep.

Broken glass should be

• reported to the teacher once it is cleaned up.
• swept into a pile and thrown away.
• left where it is and reported to the teacher.
• left where it is and ignored.