It's ok to "play and joke around" while performing experiments because science is FUN!

It is ok to mix "mystery substances" together before your teacher gives you permission to do so.

You can walk around the classroom or lab while performing an experiment because you may need to see what another group is doing.

You should not eat or drink while performing experiments.

If an accident occurs, you should leave your work area to go and gather the cleaning supplies.

You should wear goggles when working with chemicals, fire, or projectiles.

It is ok to take a big "whiff" when trying to smell chemicals.

You should read the directions and begin the experiment when you enter the classroom.

You should push your sleeves back and tie long hair back when performing an experiment.

You should always carry scissors by the pointed ends.

When starting an experiment, you should "touch" the materials, so you will know what they feel like.

You should not take any materials out of the classroom without your teacher's permission.

It is ok to pet live animals during class without telling your teacher because they are so cute.

Science experiments can get "messy," so it's ok to leave your work area messy and dirty. The next class will "mess it up" anyway.

It's ok to not study for this test because we reviewed for it in class.