8th Grade Science - Syllabus & Safety Contract Review

What should students do if they do not understand a laboratory procedure?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Ask the instructor to help understand

• Guess and try your best

• Stop working and put their head down

When using chemicals in the lab, what should be done with chemical names and identities before use?

• Ignore them

• Write them down

• Carefully double-check them

• Ask a friend

What is required for students to work in the laboratory?

• A certified science instructor present

• A permission slip from parents

• A lab coat

• A notebook

What should students do if glass is broken in the laboratory?

• Clean it up themselves

• Ignore it

• Notify the instructor

• Ask a friend to help

What should students do at the end of a lab?

• Leave materials all over the table

• Throw unused materials in the trash

• Follow teacher instructions on how to clean up

• Hide materials in the sinks/cabinets

What should students do if they are injured in the laboratory?

• Ignore the injury

• Report it to the instructor

• Leave the room

• Ask a friend for help

What should students know the location of and how to operate in the laboratory?

• Computers and printers

• Safety equipment

• Laboratory books

• Classroom desks

What may be a consequence for a serious violation of the lab safety rules?

• Removal from class for the duration of class period

• Conference with parents, teacher, and administrator

• Verbal warning from teacher

• Class suspension for the remainder of the year

Should students handle any lab materials before the teacher has granted permission?

• Yes

• No

What is the grade breakdown of this course?

• 90% summative, 10% formative

• 100% summative, 0% formative

• 50% summative, 50% formative

• 30% summative, 70% formative