True or False
True or False: You should only wear a lab coat or safety goggles when you think it might be a dangerous lab.
False:
You should wear them in ALL labs.
True or False: It is never okay to perform unauthorized experiments in the lab.
True:
You should never perform any experiment in the lab without teacher permission.
If you spill something in the lab it should be reported to...
A) My lab partner
B) My best friend
C) The teacher
D) The principal
C
If you spill or drop something please let me know so it can be cleaned up properly.
What should you do if you see an electrical card hanging from a work station and why?
You should always make sure you put the wires on the table so that the equipment doesn't get knocked off or broken. This is also important because someone could trip.
The teacher was not in the room yet. Micheal began smelling chemicals and touching them with his hands before putting on a pair of safety goggles. His nose started itching, so he rubbed it. What did Micheal do wrong?
He should've waited for the teacher to get in the room before touching any of the materials.
True or False: It is acceptable to goof off and engage in rough play in the lab as long as you aren't making a mess.
False:
You should never goof off or engage in rough play in the lab.
True or False: It is okay to wear open toes shoes in the lab as long as it is hot outside.
False:
You should always wear close toed shoes when going into the lab.
I should only report a spill to my teacher if it is...
A) A minor spill
B) If it makes a big mess
C) If I can't clean the mess up my self
D) No matter how big or how little the spill is I should ALWAYS report it.
D
If you report a spill you won't be in trouble. However, if you spill something and don't report to you WILL be in trouble.
What should you do every time you leave the lab?
You should always make sure to clean your area and wash your hands before leaving the lab.
Ashley tripped over her backpack and broke a test tube. She picked up the pieces with her bare hands and then threw them away. What did Ashley do wrong?
She should've told the teacher and let her clean it up so she didn't injure herself.
True or False: When entering the lab you should always wait for instructions before touching any materials.
True:
You are not allowed to touch anything in the lab without permission.
True or False: You should never bring food or drink into the lab.
True:
No food will ever be allowed in the lab.
What should you do in the lab if you have long hair?
A) Nothing
B) Pull it back with a ponytail holder
C) Wear a hat
D) None of the above
B
If you have long hair you should always have it pulled back!
What should you do with the rain chemicals or material you have left over?
You should wait for directions form the teacher to tell you where everything should go.
John and Kimberly were going to be late to their next class. After rushing to finish their experiment, they left all their materials on the table and didn't wash their hands. What did they do wrong?
They should've just asked if they could finish it later or if they could get a late pass to their next class.
No matter how late you're going to be it is not okay to just leave your materials sitting out in the lab and it is dangerous to not wash your hands or use hand sanitizer when leaving the lab.
True or False: It is okay to work in the lab alone as long as you have informed your teacher.
False:
You should never be alone in the lab.
True or False: It's okay to drink form the laboratory glassware as long as what is in the glass is safe to drink.
False:
You should never drink anything from the laboratory glassware.
Glassware is considered unusable when it is...
A) Broken
B) Chipped
C) Cracked
D) All of the above
D
If you find a piece of glassware that is broken, chipped, or cracked please bring it to the teacher so that we can dispose of it properly.
What should you do every time before beginning a lab experiment and why?
Before beginning, you should make sure to read all the directions and make sure you understand all the steps. This is important to make sure you know what to do throughout the experiment! Make sure if you have any questions you ask!!
Kevin wasn't paying attention as the teacher was explaining where the safety equipment is found and how to use it. While finishing his cookie from lunch he thought to himself, "I'll never need to know this stuff." What did Kevin do wrong?
Kevin shouldn't have assumed he wouldn't need to know where the safety equipment is. Now if he ever needs to use any of it he won't know how.
True or False: You should only bring the books, notebooks pencils, etc. that you were instructed to bring to the lab.
True:
You should only bring what I tell you to bring to the lab for safety purposes.
True or False: You should always read all of the directions for the lab before beginning the experiment.
True:
NEVER begin without making sure you understand all the directions. If you have a question ASK!
When finished with materials where should you put them?
A) Back in the original container
B) In the trash
C) Down the sink
D) None of the above
D
I will tell you where to dispose of materials. Sometimes they will go in the trash, bags, or other areas.
Why is it important to be safe when in the Science lab?
It is important to stay safe in the lab so that you don't get hurt or hurt someone else. If you aren't safe in the lab we won't be able to go to the lab.
Nathen was messing around during the lab instead of following the proper procedures and he broke some glassware. He tried to clean it up before the teacher could see what had happened and he cut his finger? What did Nathen do wrong?
He shouldn't have been messing around in the first place and the glass probably wouldn't have broke. He also should have gotten the teacher and asked her to help him clean it up!