Science Safety & Equipment Do Now

Which of the following is a tool that can help ensure safety while doing science?

• Safety goggles

• Paintbrush

• Calculator

• Notebook

What should you do first in case of an emergency in the lab?

• Try to fix the problem yourself.

• Leave the lab immediately.

• Tell the teacher before doing anything else.

• Ignore it if it's minor.

When should you wear a lab apron?

• To protect your eyes

• To protect your clothing

• To protect your feet

• To protect your hands

Why is it important to keep hair tied back when working in the lab?

• To prevent hair from catching fire

• To look professional

• To avoid distractions

• To keep hair clean

What should you do with broken glass in the lab?

• Throw it in the regular trash can.

• Leave it on the floor.

• Dispose of it in special disposal.

• Ignore it.

Which lab equipment can be used for holding, mixing, heating, and measuring liquids?

• Graduated cylinder

• Erlenmeyer flask

• Beaker

• Pipette

What is the function of a test tube rack?

• To heat test tubes

• To measure liquid volume

• To hold multiple test tubes at one time

• To mix chemicals

How should you angle the open end of a test tube when heating it?

• Towards yourself

• Away from you and others

• Directly upwards

• Towards the flame

What unit of measurement does a thermometer use?

• Grams

• Meters

• Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius

• Liters