Safety and Lab Tools

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Safety and Lab Tools

• Scientific Inquiry 1

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Vocabulary

• Investigation

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What is an Investigation?

• An investigation is a study or experiment done to
  learn more about a natural occurrence.
• While doing science investigations, you will be
  asked to follow safety rules.

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Safety in the Lab

• Before you experiment
• Make sure the teacher or an adult is present to
  supervise.
• Read the instructions for each science activity
  before you begin.
• Wear safety equipment that your teacher tells you
  to. If your hair is long, tie it back if asked
  to do so.

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Safety in the Lab

• During the experiment
• Follow the instructions step by step in the order
  that they are presented.
• Never run in the lab or play games during an
  experiment.
• Do not bring food or drink into the classroom on
  lab days.
• Check to see that all containers are labeled so
  that you know what substances they hold.

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Safety in the Lab

• During an experiment (cont.)
• Substances used in experiments can be dangerous.
  Only taste them or smell them if your teacher
  tells you to.
• Mix ingredients only as your activity instructs.
  Playing with ingredients may create dangerous
  substances.
• Remember, knives and scissors are sharp. Cut
  away from your body.

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Safety in the Lab

• After the experiment is done
• Ask your teacher what to do with the unused
  ingredients in the containers.
• Follow your teachers instructions to clean up
  your work area.
• Make sure you turn off all lights, switches,
  burners or faucets.

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Intro to Safety Symbols

• Some investigations that you will be asked to do
  include safety symbols.
• These symbols alert you to particular safety
  concerns and remind you to pay close attention to
  the cautions.

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Safety Equipment Symbols

• This symbol means that safety goggles must be
  worn.

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Safety Equipment Symbols

• This symbols means that gloves must be worn
  during the experiment.

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Safety Equipment Symbols

• This symbol means that an apron or other
  protective clothing must be worn.

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Safety Equipment Symbols

• This symbols tells you that you must use
  electrical safety guidelines.

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Safety Equipment Symbols

• This symbol means that you should not use an open
  flame during the investigation.

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Safety Equipment Symbols

• This symbol means that there are poisonous
  chemicals that you will be working with.