4th Grade Lab Safety, Scientific and Engineering Model

1. What should you always wear to protect your eyes during a science experiment?

• a) Sunglasses

• b) Safety goggles

• c) Regular glasses

• d) Contact lenses

2. If you spill or break something in the lab, what should you do first?

• a) Ignore it and continue working

• b) Clean it up with a paper towel

• c) Tell the teacher immediately

• d) Wash it down the sink

True or False: It is safe to taste things in the lab.

• True
• False

4. What tool would you use to measure the temperature of a liquid?

• a) Ruler

• b) Thermometer

• c) Stopwatch

• d) Magnifying glass

5. When using scissors in the science lab, you should:

• a) Use them to cut everything in sight

• b) Walk around with them open

• c) Cut materials carefully and hold them with the tips pointing down

• d) Leave them on the edge of the table

6. True or False: It is safe to mix different chemicals without asking the teacher first.

• a) True

• b) False

7. Which of the following tools helps you to see small details up close?

• a) Microscope

• b) Ruler

• c) Beaker

• d) Stopwatch

8. What should you do if you notice that a tool or piece of equipment is broken?

• a) Try to fix it yourself

• b) Use it anyway

• c) Tell the teacher right away

• d) Hide it so no one else sees

9. True or False: You should always wash your hands after doing a science experiment, even if you didn’t get anything on them.

• a) True

• b) False

10. What is the purpose of wearing a lab coat during experiments?

• a) To look cool

• b) To keep your clothes clean and protect your skin

• c) To keep your hands warm

• d) To carry your tools