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Problem
• What can you do to ensure that you work safely
and efficiently in the science laboratory?
Laboratory Safety Lab
Composition book (add to table of contents)
Add title on FIRST Right hand blank page in
your comp. book
Introduction
Whiteboards/markers
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• Lab activities provide an opportunity to practice the
process of science. They allow us to do research!
• What are some similarities and differences between what
scientists in research laboratories and in the field do and
what we do?
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Introduction
• In this lab, you will draw a map of the room in which
you will do labs. You will note the locations of safety
equipment and other supplies. Finally, you will
identify some pieces of equipment that may be
unfamiliar and infer the purpose of these items.
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Pre-Lab Questions
Work with an elbow partner.
Answer in complete sentences!!
• 1. Infer Why is it important to know the location of
equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, before you
begin working in the lab?
• 2. Relate Cause and Effect How could reading a
lab in advance contribute to both safety and
efficiency?
• 3. Use Analogies Give an example of an activity
that takes place outside of school in which people
are expected to review safety precautions before
taking part in the activity.
Use
1. Protects clothing from spills.
2. Protects eyes from chemicals & sharp objects.
3. Used to wash chemicals off of hands.
4. Used to dispose of non-hazardous solid
wastes.
5. Used to protect hands from chemicals
6. Pull pin, Aim, Squeeze, & Pass over fire
7. Rinses chemicals out of eyes
8. Used to call school receptionist to notify and
ask for emergency help
9. Fastest exit to safety. (Used during all fires &
fire drills)
10. Our class’ location during a fire drill (be
specific!)
11. Pulled to alarm school & fire department of
uncontrolled fire.
12. Used to tie hair back
Name of
tool
Scavenger Hunt:
Handout
• Work with a partner to find the location and
name of the items described on the handout.
• Both partners will fill out the handout.
• You have 5 minutes.
• First team done, wins a prize. 
Location
Part A. Mapping the Lab
• You will make a map of the classroom/lab
• Use a sheet of graph paper to make a map of
your science lab.
▫ To avoid having a cluttered map, use
abbreviations instead of full names to record the
locations of items. Construct a key with
abbreviations, such as EW for the eye wash
station.
13. Used to protect feet
14. If a test tube were broken you would need to
put it here.
Part A. Mapping the Lab
1. Start by marking the locations of doors, windows, lab
benches, and any desks. Use a pencil.
2. Next, walk around the room and locate the following
safety equipment: safety goggles, aprons, fire
extinguisher, safety shower, eyewash station, fume hood,
first-aid kit, and broken glass disposal box. Use a red
pencil to record the locations of these items on
the map. Add abbreviations to your key.
3. After each lab period, your lab station should be cleaned
and organized. To help achieve this goal, use a blue
pencil to mark the locations for items such as the
following on your map: sink(s), sponge, paper
towels.
Add the abbreviations for these items to your key.
ISN: Attach to Page 8-Right Side
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Part B.
5. Your teacher will place ten pieces of less-familiar lab equipment
labeled A–J on your lab bench or table. Choose a name for each item
from the list that your teacher will give you.
6. Identify at least one way each item might be used in an
experiment.
7. In the column titled Safety Issues, note which items might require
one or more of the following safety warnings: safety goggles,
breakage, electric shock, sharp object, and disposal.
Item
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Name
Possible Use Safety Issues
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Analysis & Conclusion Questions
• 1. Infer Why is there a general safety rule to never bring
food or drinks into the lab?
• 2. Sequence Describe what you would do if a glass
beaker drops and breaks. List the appropriate steps in
order.
• 3. Design an Experiment Graduated cylinders,
beakers, and pipettes are all used to measure liquids.
Identify two factors that would determine which item to
choose in a given situation.
• 4. Compare and Contrast Use the example of heating
water with a burner or a hot plate to explain how safety
precautions may need to be adjusted when the method
used to perform a task changes.
• 5. Predict Why do scientists include a detailed
description of their procedures when they publish the
results of experiments?
Answer in complete sentences in your comp book.
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