Lab Safety
Rule #2: Absolutely NO __________!
What is running?
What do you wear to protect your eyes during experiments?
What are safety goggles?
This tool measures the volume of liquids precisely.
What is a graduated cylinder?
Which tool helps you see objects too small to see clearly with your eyes?
What is a microscope?
What should you do immediately if something spills?
Tell the teacher immediately.
Which safety tool should you use for a small cut or scrape?
What is a first aid kit?
Use this to measure the mass of an object.
What is a balance or scale?
Which tool makes small objects appear larger so you can observe details?
What is a hand lens/magnifying glass?
Why should you never eat or drink in the lab?
What is accidentally swallowing something harmful?
or
Accidentally putting chemicals or things in your mouth.
Which safety tool protects your hands from chemicals or other materials?
What is gloves?
Which tool would you use to measure the temperature of water?
What is a thermometer?
Which tool would you use to record observations during an investigation?
What is a notebook?
A liquid spills on your table during an investigation. What should you do FIRST?
Tell the teacher immediately and follow directions for cleaning the spill.
An investigation may cause liquid to splash. Which safety tool should you wear, and what does it protect?
Safety goggles — they protect the eyes from splashes
You need to find out how long it takes an ice cube to melt. Which measuring tool should you choose?
Stopwatch
This tool helps you see stars and planets far away. What is it?
What is a telescope?
What is a safe way to smell chemicals?
What is wafting?
A scientist is working with a material that could splash and irritate the skin. Name TWO pieces of safety equipment that would help protect the scientist and explain what each protects.
Goggles + gloves/lab coat — goggles protect the eyes; gloves protect the hands or a lab coat protects skin/clothing
A scientist wants to determine whether water gets warmer after sitting in sunlight. Which tool should be used, and what information will it collect?
Thermometer — measures the water's temperature
A scientist wants to study the surface of a leaf and record what they observe. Name TWO tools they could use and explain the purpose of each
Magnifying glass/microscope + science notebook — one helps observe details; the notebook records observations