Lab Safety

Why is it important to read over all of the directions in a lab procedure?

• so your lab partners don't have to, you can just tell them what to do.

• so that you slow down and take your time

• so that you work better with your team

• so you know all the materials you will need and when to use them

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Goggles protect your eyes from...

• splashes

• fumes

• splashes, fumes AND projectiles

• projectiles

Why should students NOT perform UNauthorized experiments with chemicals?

• your teacher doesn't want you to have fun

• You do not know what the result might be

• you should experiment with chemicals only at home

• it may mess up your work space

What safety rule will best prevent you from ingesting a substance by accident?

• do not eat or drink in the lab, or anything made in the lab

• work as a team with your lab partners

• keeping your workspace organized

• following the procedure

If a lab procedure suggests that you observe the odor of a chemical what should you do?

• have your lab partner smell the chemical directly and tell you what it smells like. 

• do not ever smell chemicals

• Waft, or wave your hand over the container to get an idea of what the chemical smells like.

• smell the chemical only for a short time

How should you dispose of chemicals in the science lab?

• throw chemicals into the trash.

• consult the procedure or your teacher for proper disposal

• dump them down the drain with lots of water

• always dump them down the drian

Why should you wash your hands at the end of a lab?

• because they might get germs on them

• so you don't get in trouble with the teacher

• so no chemicals make there way into your eyes, nose or mouth

• because it makes your hands smell good

The science lab can be ________if you do not follow safe practices.

• organized

• calm

• dangerous

• funny

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4