Lab Safety & Parts of an Investigation

True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a lab investigation.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

True or False: Wearing flip flops and other open toed shoes is acceptable during a lab investigation during the hot summer months.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

False! Gotta protect those toesies!

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

• Tell the teacher.
• Clean it up. 
• Cover it with a paper towel.
• Leave it for someone else.

The lab equipment seen in the picture should be worn during a lab investigation when...

• using glassware.
• using chemicals.
• using heat/fire.
• using any of the above.

Answer explanation

If you're working with something you wouldn't want in your eyes, wear goggles.

Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?

• Flip flops
• Loose, long hair
• Dangling jewelry
• All of the above

Never work without...

• good music

• a buddy

• adult supervision

• a snack

When it comes to glassware...

• don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

• don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

• dispose of it in the correct container

• all of the above

During lab, what should you do first?

• read all directions

• wash your hands

• gather your materials

• get the fire extinguisher

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experiment work area is...

• okay, as long as you share

• allowed once you've cleaned up

• encouraged

• forbidden

Should make-up be applied during lab?

• No - the goggles cover your eyes anyway

• No - you should keep things away from your face, eyes, and mouth when using chemicals in lab

• Yes - when you look good, you feel good

• Yes - it's another barrier to protect you from chemicals