Science Lab Safety

Elementary Science Lab Safety

1Know the class emergency plan.If anything happens, the first thing you need to do is tell teacher!

If something dangerous happens, we will walk outside into the hall to make sure everyone is safe.

2Science activities can be very fun, butYOU MUST KNOW HOW TO FOLLOW THE RULES!

3Know the directions before you begin.Make sure that you know what to do before you do it. Ask any questions BEFORE you begin.

4Do not taste, eat, drink, or inhale anything we use in science.The materials that we use can be great to help us learn, but not good for our bodies.

5Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, and mouth.Do not touch your face when you have been touching anything for science it could make you sick.

6Wash your hands after all science activities.To keep everyone healthy and safe, make sure you wash your hands after doing any science activity.

7Always wear goggles when your teacher tells you to.Some items that we use during science could be dangerous to your eyes. If you are told to wear goggles during an activity, you must do so.

8Tell the teacher if you see something or someone being unsafe.If you see anything that could be hurt someone or become a bad situation in science, please let your teacher know. Safety is our #1 concern!

9Tell your teacher right away if you have an accident or injury.Even if it seems small, please let the teacher know if an accident or injury happens. Sometimes little things can turn into big things.

10A Video about Safetyhttp://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=88281

A Webquest about Safetyhttp://ph052.k12.sd.us/Lab%20Safety%20Webquest.htm

11ReferencesElementary Safety Contract for Science Lab (used as a reference for rules):http://www.neisd.net/curriculum/SchImprov/science/safety_contract_elem.htmLab Safety Video (video used in powerpoint to display lab safety):http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=88281Science Safety Procedures in an Elementary Lab (used as a reference for rules):http://www.ehow.com/facts_5463726_science-safety-procedures-elementary-lab.htmlLab Safety Webquest:http://ph052.k12.sd.us/Lab%20Safety%20Webquest.htmLab Safety Powerpoint (used as reference for rules):uhill-sec.vsb.bc.ca/science/full.ppt

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