Science Safety Procedures
Essential Question: What are the safety procedures when conducting investigations?
Scientists must be careful as they work. They must know how to handle materials and tools safely. You must be careful, too, when you investigate something in science. Be sure to follow all the science safety rules, both at home and in class.
Starting Out
To stay safe, you should do a few things before you start an investigation. First, make sure you have permission from a teacher or another trusted adult. Next, read all the instructions. Listen to what the adult tells you. If you are not sure about something, ask questions.
As You Work
Be sure to wear safety equipment if your teacher tells you to. Glass containers can break. Liquids can spill and splash. Goggles will protect your eyes. A lab apron and gloves will protect your clothes and skin. Always roll up long sleeves. Tie back long hair.
It is not hard to stay safe when you do an investigation. Here are some simple rules to follow.
· Do not eat or drink while you are doing a science investigation. Do not put anything in your mouth.
· Do not play with science tools or materials.
· Use care with sharp tools like scissors. Never point a sharp object at another student.
· If something spills or breaks, tell your teacher right away. Never try to clean up broken glass by yourself or hide a spill. You could get burned by chemicals or cut by glass. Your teacher will want to keep you safe, not blame you.
· Keep your hands away from your eyes when you are using iron fillings.
· Do not mix two materials together unless your teacher tells you to. Mixing some chemicals can cause a harmful liquid or gas to form. It could burn your skin or eyes.
· If you work with live animals, treat them with care. Tell your teacher if you are allergic to any plants or animals. Watch out for plants with thorns. Watch out for insects or other animals that might bite, scratch, or sting. Be gentle with living things so that they stay safe, too.
When You Are Finished
After you finish an investigation, clean up. Put away your tools, materials, and safety equipment. Wash your hands well with soap and warm, running water. Listen to and follow your teacher’s directions. Then ask yourself, What have I learned? What should I investigate next?
Essential Question: What are the safety procedures when conducting investigations?
Scientists must be careful as they work. They must know how to handle materials and tools safely. You must be careful, too, when you investigate something in science. Be sure to follow all the science safety rules, both at home and in class.
Starting Out
To stay safe, you should do a few things before you start an investigation. First, make sure you have permission from a teacher or another trusted adult. Next, read all the instructions. Listen to what the adult tells you. If you are not sure about something, ask questions.
As You Work
Be sure to wear safety equipment if your teacher tells you to. Glass containers can break. Liquids can spill and splash. Goggles will protect your eyes. A lab apron and gloves will protect your clothes and skin. Always roll up long sleeves. Tie back long hair.
It is not hard to stay safe when you do an investigation. Here are some simple rules to follow.
· Do not eat or drink while you are doing a science investigation. Do not put anything in your mouth.
· Do not play with science tools or materials.
· Use care with sharp tools like scissors. Never point a sharp object at another student.
· If something spills or breaks, tell your teacher right away. Never try to clean up broken glass by yourself or hide a spill. You could get burned by chemicals or cut by glass. Your teacher will want to keep you safe, not blame you.
· Keep your hands away from your eyes when you are using iron fillings.
· Do not mix two materials together unless your teacher tells you to. Mixing some chemicals can cause a harmful liquid or gas to form. It could burn your skin or eyes.
· If you work with live animals, treat them with care. Tell your teacher if you are allergic to any plants or animals. Watch out for plants with thorns. Watch out for insects or other animals that might bite, scratch, or sting. Be gentle with living things so that they stay safe, too.
When You Are Finished
After you finish an investigation, clean up. Put away your tools, materials, and safety equipment. Wash your hands well with soap and warm, running water. Listen to and follow your teacher’s directions. Then ask yourself, What have I learned? What should I investigate next?
Project-Based Learning:
Using available resources and as a team, create a project to demonstrate your learning of this essential question.
Using available resources and as a team, create a project to demonstrate your learning of this essential question.
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