Lab Safety
What should you do before touching anything in a lab?a. Wait for instructions
b. Put on safety goggles
c. Smell and taste the materials
d. Leave the lab
a. Wait for instructions
What is Earth Science?
a. Study of plants and animals
b. Study of chemistry and physics
c. Study of Earth and the universe around it
d. Study of human society
c. Study of Earth and the universe around it
Which of the following is a career in Earth Science?
a. doctor
b. veteranarian
c. hydrologist
d. police officer
c. hydrologist
What does CER stand for?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
What scientific tool is used to measure length?
a. Meter stick or ruler
b. microscope
c. graduated cylinder
d. triple beam balance
a. Meter stick or ruler
How should you dress for a lab? Choose all that apply:
a. Wear closed toed shoes
b. Have nothing hanging from your body
c. Tie your hair back
d. Wear jewelry
A,B,C
Which branch of Earth Science studies the oceans?
Oceanography
What does a meteorologist study?
Weather
Cells can have lots of different shapes. In this lab, the animal cell was like a wavy circle, the plant cell looked like a rectangle, and the bacteria cell was squiggly. Since all of these cells had different shapes, I can tell that cells don’t just have one shape.
What is the claim?
Cells can have lots of different shapes.
What scientific tool is used to measure volume?
a. Meter stick or ruler
b. microscope
c. graduated cylinder
d. triple beam balance
c. graduated cylinder
What should you do if there is an accident or hazardous condition in the lab?
a. Report it to the teacher immediately
b. Ignore it and continue with the lab
c. Try to fix it yourself
d. Leave the lab without telling anyone
What is Report it to the teacher immediately
Which branch of Earth Science studies the atmosphere and weather?
Meteorology
What does an astronomer study?
Stars, planets, moons, comets and galaxies
Cells can have lots of different shapes. In this lab, the animal cell was like a wavy circle, the plant cell looked like a rectangle, and the bacteria cell was squiggly. Since all of these cells had different shapes, I can tell that cells don’t just have one shape.
What is the evidence?
In this lab, the animal cell was like a wavy circle, the plant cell looked like a rectangle, and the bacteria cell was squiggly.
What scientific tool is used to measure mass?
a. Meter stick or ruler
b. microscope
c. graduated cylinder
d. triple beam balance
d. triple beam balance
Which room is the "science lab" in our school? This room contains sinks, eye-wash station, and an emergency shower.
Room 305
What is the study of earthquakes called?
a) Seismology
b) Climatology
c) Glaciology
d) Astronomy
a) Seismology
Do all scientists look the same?
No! Scientists do not always wear lab coats, safety glasses, and have crazy hair. They can look like ordinary people!
Cells can have lots of different shapes. In this lab, the animal cell was like a wavy circle, the plant cell looked like a rectangle, and the bacteria cell was squiggly. Since all of these cells had different shapes, I can tell that cells don’t just have one shape.
What is the reasoning?
Since all of these cells had different shapes, I can tell that cells don’t just have one shape.
What is a meniscus?
When using a graduated cylinder we read the meniscus - the curved surface of a liquid.
Why is lab safety so important?
TO KEEP US, SAFE TO PROTECT US
Name the four branches of Earth Science
Astronomy
Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
What are some tools an astronomer might use?
telescope, star chart, sundial, space ship
Explain what CER is... give a definition for each word.
Claim- a statement that directly answers a question
Evidence- the data that supports a claim
Reasoning- explains why the evidence supports the claim, providing a logical connection between the evidence & claim
What is the unit used to measure mass, length, and volume?
Mass: grams (g.)
Length: Meter (m) Centimeter (cm) Millimeter (mm) or Kilometer (km)
Volume: Milliliters (mL)