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Lab Safety & Parts of an Investigation

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a lab investigation.

a)
True
b)
False
2.

True or False: Wearing flip flops and other open toed shoes is acceptable during a lab investigation during the hot summer months.

a)
True
b)
False
3.
If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Clean it up. 
c)
Cover it with a paper towel.
d)
Leave it for someone else.
4.

The lab equipment seen in the picture should be worn during a lab investigation when...

a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
5.
Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?
a)
Flip flops
b)
Loose, long hair
c)
Dangling jewelry
d)
All of the above
6.

Never work without...

a)

good music

b)

a buddy

c)

adult supervision

d)

a snack

7.

When it comes to glassware...

a)

don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

b)

don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

c)

dispose of it in the correct container

d)

all of the above

8.

During lab, what should you do first?

a)

read all directions

b)

wash your hands

c)

gather your materials

d)

get the fire extinguisher

9.

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experiment work area is...

a)

okay, as long as you share

b)

allowed once you've cleaned up

c)

encouraged

d)

forbidden

10.

Should make-up be applied during lab?

a)

No - the goggles cover your eyes anyway

b)

No - you should keep things away from your face, eyes, and mouth when using chemicals in lab

c)

Yes - when you look good, you feel good

d)

Yes - it's another barrier to protect you from chemicals

11.

When preparing for lab, you should...

(Choose all that apply)

a)

tie back long hair

b)

not wear baggy clothes

c)

wear closed-toe shoes

d)

watch the Marvel movies so you know what superpowers to expect if you mess anything up

12.

When it comes to sharp objects...

(Choose all that apply)

a)

carry them with the sharp edge down

b)

toss them to your lab partner

c)

do not try to catch them if they fall

d)

carry them in your mouth

13.

At the end of each lab...

(Choose all that apply)

a)

put away all equipment and chemicals

b)

notify the teacher of any spills or damaged equipment

c)

wash your hands

d)

announce, "I have completed the task!"

14.

When instructions are being given you should....

a)

listen

b)

inspect your eyelids for holes

c)

ponder one of life's mysteries

d)

practice yoga

15.

The proper way to dispose of liquids is

a)

down the drain

b)

as instructed by the teacher

c)

out the window

d)

put them back in the container you got them from

16.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

a)

figure it out as you do the lab

b)

try several methods until something works

c)

ask the teacher before moving on

d)

skip it and go on to the next part

17.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)

Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when they see it later.

18.

Before you leave the science classroom, you should

a)

clean your work area and equipment

b)

return all equipment to the proper storage area

c)

all of the above

19.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
20.

Which mildly useful super power would you most like to have?

a)

Levitating 1 inch above the ground

b)

Shooting spaghetti out of your fingertips

c)

Being able to have 1 conversation with a squirrel on the 23rd of each month

d)

Being able to find anything that someone else has lost

21.

An observation is:

a)

information gathered by using your 5 senses

b)

an opinion you feel strongly about

c)

a series of steps used to investigate a subject

d)

a prediction or explanation of why something happens

22.

A hypothesis is a prediction of what a scientist thinks will happen. What do all hypotheses have in common?

a)

they are always proven correct

b)

scientists ignore all information that doesn't support their hypothesis

c)

they are related to a hippopotamus

d)

scientists design experiments to test their hypotheses

23.

Scientists do investigations to gather evidence. Which of these are examples of evidence? (choose 3)

a)

data

b)

questions

c)

observations

d)

measurements

e)

receipts

24.

There are many steps in a scientific investigation. Which of these is NOT part of an experiment?

a)

hypothesis

b)

opinions

c)

experimenting

d)

interpreting data