safety and lab tools scientific inquiry #1. vocabulary investigation
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What is an Investigation?What is an Investigation?
An An investigationinvestigation is a study or experiment is a study or experiment done to learn more about a natural done to learn more about a natural occurrence. occurrence.
While doing science investigations, you While doing science investigations, you will be asked to follow safety rules.will be asked to follow safety rules.
Safety in the LabSafety in the Lab
Before you experiment:Before you experiment: Make sure the teacher or an adult is present Make sure the teacher or an adult is present
to supervise.to supervise. Read the instructions for each science activity Read the instructions for each science activity
before you begin.before you begin. Wear safety equipment that your teacher tells Wear safety equipment that your teacher tells
you to. If your hair is long, tie it back if asked you to. If your hair is long, tie it back if asked to do so.to do so.
Safety in the LabSafety in the Lab
During the experiment:During the experiment: Follow the instructions step by step in the Follow the instructions step by step in the
order that they are presented.order that they are presented. Never run in the lab or play games during an Never run in the lab or play games during an
experiment.experiment. Do not bring food or drink into the classroom Do not bring food or drink into the classroom
on lab days.on lab days. Check to see that all containers are labeled Check to see that all containers are labeled
so that you know what substances they hold.so that you know what substances they hold.
Safety in the LabSafety in the Lab
During an experiment (cont.):During an experiment (cont.): Substances used in experiments can be Substances used in experiments can be
dangerous. Only taste them or smell them if dangerous. Only taste them or smell them if your teacher tells you to.your teacher tells you to.
Mix ingredients only as your activity instructs. Mix ingredients only as your activity instructs. Playing with ingredients may create Playing with ingredients may create dangerous substances.dangerous substances.
Remember, knives and scissors are sharp. Remember, knives and scissors are sharp. Cut away from your body.Cut away from your body.
Safety in the LabSafety in the Lab
After the experiment is done:After the experiment is done: Ask your teacher what to do with the unused Ask your teacher what to do with the unused
ingredients in the containers.ingredients in the containers. Follow your teacher’s instructions to clean up Follow your teacher’s instructions to clean up
your work area.your work area. Make sure you turn off all lights, switches, Make sure you turn off all lights, switches,
burners or faucets. burners or faucets.
Intro to Safety SymbolsIntro to Safety Symbols
Some investigations that you will be asked Some investigations that you will be asked to do include safety symbols. to do include safety symbols.
These symbols alert you to particular These symbols alert you to particular safety concerns and remind you to pay safety concerns and remind you to pay close attention to the cautions.close attention to the cautions.
Safety Equipment SymbolsSafety Equipment Symbols
This symbol means This symbol means that safety goggles that safety goggles must be worn.must be worn.
Safety Equipment SymbolsSafety Equipment Symbols
This symbols means This symbols means that gloves must be that gloves must be worn during the worn during the experiment.experiment.
Safety Equipment SymbolsSafety Equipment Symbols
This symbol means This symbol means that an apron or other that an apron or other protective clothing protective clothing must be worn.must be worn.
Safety Equipment SymbolsSafety Equipment Symbols
This symbols tells you This symbols tells you that you must use that you must use electrical safety electrical safety guidelines.guidelines.
Safety Equipment SymbolsSafety Equipment Symbols
This symbol means This symbol means that you should not that you should not use an open flame use an open flame during the during the investigation.investigation.