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Safety in the Science Classroom, Laboratory, and Field Sites HandoutSafety in the Science Classroom, Laboratory, and Field Sites Handout
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National Science Teachers Association
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6th - 12th
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Safety in the Science Classroom, Laboratory, and Field Sites

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The best learning environment is a safe learning environment. Remind young scientists about safety rules and regulations in the science lab, the classroom, and the field.

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Concepts

lab safety, safety

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners keep the rules and regulations in the front of their science journal for easy reference
  • Review specific safety procedures with your class before conducting a lab experiment

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires teacher to send home for a parent/guardian signature
  • Resource is in color but will print fine in black and white ink

Pros

  • Promotes safety awareness in the classroom
  • Applicable to multiple grade levels

Cons

  • Does not provide visual example of each rule

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