We, as Scientists, need to be safe in our Science Labs.

• There are a few guidelines that will allow us to be able to do experiments safely!

Before you begin…• Listen carefully to the teachers instructions.• Carefully read any information given to you.• Ask questions if you don’t understand

something.

Keep your work area clean.This means….

• Keep your table and the classroom floor picked up.

• Clean up any spills when they happen.

You will be using some new science tools and equipment in

class• Wait to use them

until after you have been taught how.

• Please handle them carefully.

You may be using microscopes,

as well as beakers and test tubes.

When using electrical equipment…

• Use the equipment in a dry area

• Use with dry hands

Pull back long hair when working with materials…

If there are any accidents…

• Tell your teacher right away!

• Do not touch broken glass!

We will be working with chemicals in this class.

• Never taste or smell a chemical unless your teacher says it’s ok.

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In addition….. No eating in class!

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When your teacher says it’s ok to smell….

• Hold the container with the chemical about 2 inches away from your face.

• Use your hand (not the one holding the chemical!) to wave the fumes toward your nose.

• This is called wafting!

If you get any chemicals in your eye…

• Rinse your eyes with water immediately!

• Rinse for at least 15 minutes.

• And of course…tell your teacher.

• When you are done with the chemicals, dispose of them the way your teacher asks you to.

• Please use chemicals carefully!

You may be working with plants and animals

• Be kind to them… • They are alive!

At the end of class…

• Put materials away when you are finished with them.

• Clean up your area.

top and make sure you understand directions before beginning

lways be respectful and responsible

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quipment should be put away properly

ell the teacher if there is an accident

uck! Don’t taste or smell anything unless you are told to!