Science Lab Rules

What safety gear should you wear in the science classroom?

Answer explanation

-safety goggles

-lab coat

-gloves

-apron

What should you do when you complete a lab?

Answer explanation

carefully clean your workspace and equipment and dispose of left overs as directed

WASH YOUR HANDS

List any accidents you should report.

Answer explanation

-anything that is spoiled and start to clean it up

• -anything that is broken and carefully start to clean it up

• -any injury even if it seems minor

Should you eat or drink anything in the science lab? Explain.

Answer explanation

• There is no eating, drinking or chewing gum in the lab

  • You don’t want to have any cross contamination (chemicals in your food or food in your experiment)

• If you need to smell a chemical, waft the substance

  • Wafting: Moving/waving a scent through the air

What should you know for emergencies?

Answer explanation

• Know where safety equipment is in the classroom and how to access it quickly

• Know who to call for help (Nurse and other teachers)

• Know emergency procedures

  • What to do with broken glass

  • What to do when someone is hurt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How can you work neatly?

Answer explanation

• Keep your lab  area neat and tidy to avoid spills and breaks

• Keep nonessential belongings out of the way

• Tie back loose hair and avoid wearing loose clothing

• Carry all materials carefully and with both hands

What are things you should be careful with? What should you never do?

Answer explanation

• Things to be careful with:

  • Glassware, hot items, flammable items, open flames and chemicals

• No horseplay:

  • Running, goofing off, throwing things, pushing, playing pranks, etc.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

How can you follow all directions?

Answer explanation

• Listen and follow directions from your teacher(s)

• Read through the entire procedure BEFORE you start completing the lab

• Do NOT do anything that is not on the lab

• Dress appropriately for lab day!