Science Classroom Safety Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the safety contract in the science classroom?

• To ensure students complete their homework

• To provide a list of laboratory experiments

• To ensure a safe science classroom environment

• To assign laboratory partners

What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure in the laboratory?

• Ignore it and proceed

• Ask the instructor before proceeding

• Guess and continue

• Ask a fellow student

What is the correct action to take if a chemical splashes in your eyes?

• Rub your eyes immediately

• Wash your eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes

• Close your eyes and wait for the instructor

• Use a tissue to wipe your eyes

What should you do with chemical waste in the laboratory?

• Pour it down the sink

• Dispose of it as instructed by the instructor

• Leave it on the lab table

• Throw it in the regular trash

What should you do if you have a medical condition that might affect your laboratory work?

• Ignore it and proceed with the lab

• Inform your instructor prior to working in the lab

• Only tell your lab partner

• Skip the lab session

What is the proper attire for laboratory activities?

• Loose or baggy clothing

• Sandals

• Long hair tied back and no dangling jewelry

• Open-toed shoes

What should you do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory period?

• Leave all equipment on

• Close containers, turn off gas valves, and electrical equipment

• Run out immediately

• Ignore the drill and continue working

What should you do if you or your lab partner is hurt?

• Ignore the injury

• Report it to the instructor immediately

• Continue working

• Leave the lab without telling anyone

What should you do if you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment?

• Try to figure it out on your own

• Ask the instructor for help

• Ignore it and use another piece of equipment

• Ask a fellow student

What should you never do with hot glassware?

• Immerse it in cold water

• Allow it to cool before handling

• Use tongs or heat-protective gloves

• Place it in a container

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3