Code of Conduct in Makerspace - Grade 8

What is the first thing you should do when entering a makerspace?

• Ask for help from the staff before familiarizing yourself with the makerspace

• Familiarize yourself with the layout, tools, and safety guidelines.

• Ignore the layout and start working on your project immediately

• Start using the tools without reading the safety guidelines

Why is it important to wear safety goggles when using power tools?

• To keep hair out of the face

• To look cool and professional

• To protect the eyes from flying debris, sparks, and other potential hazards.

• To improve vision in low light conditions

Name one safety rule that should be followed in a makerspace.

• Wearing safety goggles

• Not wearing closed-toe shoes

• Running with scissors

• Ignoring safety warnings

How should you handle sharp tools in the makerspace?

• Handle sharp tools in the makerspace with caution, proper training, and safety equipment.

• Handle sharp tools in the makerspace without proper training

• Handle sharp tools in the makerspace without any safety equipment

• Handle sharp tools in the makerspace with reckless abandon

Why is it important to clean up after using the tools in the makerspace?

• To create a hazard for others

• To make the tools look shiny and new

• To ensure safety, maintain a clean and organized environment, and respect the space and tools for others to use.

• To show disrespect for the makerspace community

What should you do if you see someone else's project on a workbench?

• Take the project and claim it as your own

• Start working on the project without asking for permission

• Move the project to a different workbench

• Do not touch or disturb the project without the owner's permission.

Why is it important to respect others' workspaces in the makerspace?

• Respecting others' workspaces is important, but accidents and damage to equipment are not a big deal

• Respecting others' workspaces in the makerspace promotes a positive and collaborative environment, reduces the risk of accidents or damage to equipment, and fosters a sense of community and mutual respect.

• Respecting others' workspaces is important, but it doesn't really foster a sense of community and mutual respect

• It's not important to respect others' workspaces, they should be able to handle their own stuff

What is the proper way to store tools after using them?

• Store the tools in a wet and humid environment

• Clean the tools and store them in a designated storage area, such as a toolbox or pegboard, in a dry and secure place.

• Throw the tools in a random drawer

• Leave the tools scattered around the work area

Why is it important to ask for help if you are unsure about how to use a tool?

• Because it's fun to figure it out on your own

• It is important to ask for help if you are unsure about how to use a tool to prevent accidents, damage to the tool, and ensure effective and efficient use.

• To avoid bothering others with your questions

• To show off your independence and self-sufficiency

What should you do if you accidentally break a tool in the makerspace?

• Try to fix the broken tool yourself without telling anyone

• Throw the broken tool in the trash and deny any knowledge of it

• Hide the broken tool and pretend it never happened

• Notify the staff or supervisor and follow their instructions.