Lab Safety
Newbie
Do Now:
Discuss the importance of lab safety
In your discussion:
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Identify 3 things you need to be safe in a lab
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State 3 rules of the lab
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List 3 things you should not do in a lab
Activity #1
Watch and Listen to the video. Identify all lab rules mentioned in the song.
Semi-Pro
Activity #2
Read the lab contract in the lab notebook.
Create a mini- comic that illustrates two Do's and two Dont's of a lab.
Make sure your comic is neatly illustrated and colored. Don't forget to state the rules that should be followed or the rules that should not be broken.
Boss Level
Activity #3
Using the internet, research an incident that happened in laboratories in research centers or universities in which lab rules were not followed.
Write an article that convinces readers that the rules of the laboratory are important for the safety of all. In your article be sure to:
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State the incident that interfered with the safety of others. Remember to cite your reference (Mention where you got the information from).
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Explain the importance of following specific rules in the laboratory. List the rules.
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Present solutions that could prevent this incident from occurring in the future.