ESS Lab Safety

When should you read the lab instructions and safety information for a lab?

• never

• ahead of time

• In the middle of lab

• after lab

Which of the following is NOT allowed in lab? Check ALL that apply.

• horseplay

• pranks

• practical jokes

• paying attention

What should you do at the end of every lab?

• Sing a song

• Handle broken glass

• nothing

• Wash your hands.

Which of the following should you be able to identify before going outside?

Check ALL that apply.

• poison ivy

• poison oak

• poison sumac

• frog species

Which of the following is true about bodies of water?

• enter all bodies of water

• NEVER enter any body of water

• only enter shallow bodies of water

• only enter rivers

Which of the following should you do at the end of every outdoor lab?

Check ALL that apply.

• Complete a tick/insect check upon returning to the classroom.

• Gather all tools and equipment and return it to the classroom.

• Dispose of waste products outside.

• Wash hands an any exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water upon returning to the classroom.

If an activity requires disturbing a habitat, what should you do?

• Restore the area to its original condition when finished.

• Leave the habitat disturbed.

• Don't disturb it in the first place.

• Don't worry about it. Mrs. Mac will fix it.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Who should be informed of any allergies to plants or insect bites?

This includes the location of an EpiPen if you use one.

• your friend

• Mrs. Mac

• only your parents

• no one

If you see a cute lizard while outside for a field study, what should you do?

• Bring it home.

• Bring it to the classroom.

• Leave it alone

• Do an experiment with it.

When outside for a field study, you should-

Check ALL that apply.

• Be careful where you step.

• Use sun protection on exposed skin.

• Ignore the weather.

• Wear a hat.