4th Grade Science Safety Quiz

Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the teacher is not yet present.

• True

• False

Read all procedures thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.

• True

• False

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should...

• Figure it out as you do the lab

• Try several methods until something works

• Ask the teacher before starting

• Skip it and go on to the next part

You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.). First you should:

• Visit the school nurse after school

• See a doctor after school

• Tell your teacher right away

• Apply first aid to yourself

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy

• True

• False

Playing around in the lab area is:

• Always against the rules

• Okay

• Not dangerous

• Okay if you are working alone

The following activity is allowed in the lab:

• Chewing gum

• Eating

• Drinking

• None of the above

Chipped or cracked glass is okay to use.

• True

• False

Always wait for your teacher to give instructions before starting .

• True

• False

Always use these when working with harmful chemicals or dirt:

• Pencils

• Paperclips

• Goggles