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Lab Safety :Lab Safety A guide to having successful labs in 5th grade!
Approach with Caution! :Approach with Caution! When dismissed to the lab tables you should…
Bring all necessary materials to your lab table
Quietly walk to your station
Do not touch anything (unless told to do so)
Patiently wait for directions
Directions :Directions Listen closely to directions given by teacher.
Listen, first time, every time
If you are unsure of any directions, do not proceed with the experiment.
Once you are 100% sure you understand directions, begin lab work
Glassware :Glassware Glassware should always be placed near the center of the table.
Always inspect glassware for cracks/nicks before using.
Report any broken glassware to teacher immediately!
Water :Water Only use the sinks when instructed to do so.
When using sinks, keep one hand on the hose, one hand on the faucet
Never turn the water to full blast
Report any spills to teacher immediately
Always wipe up any water that may have spilled
Materials :Materials Do not touch any materials until the teacher gives you directions
Materials should only be used for their intended purpose
General Safety :General Safety Report the following to the teacher immediately
Cuts
Bumps
Water spills
Chemical spills
Broken glassware Ut oh!
Cleanup! :Cleanup! After each lab…
Return all materials to their proper places
Clean up any mess at/around your table
Collect materials and wait to be dismissed to your seats
Final Thoughts :Final Thoughts If you don’t think you should do something…you probably shouldn’t!
Ask a teacher whenever in doubt
Remember that each lab has a purpose! Have Fun and Enjoy 5th Grade Science!