Safety Rules

You have just entered your science classroom You have just entered your science classroom. There are many things on the table. You should A. Start the experiment right away. B. Wait until the teacher gives directions before touching anything. C. Play with the equipment before the teacher sees you.

Wait! Always wait for directions before beginning a lab. Try Again

Correct! Always listen and follow directions to be safe. Next question.

Stop! Don’t fool around. You could break something or mess up the experiment. Try Again

Which student is following good safety procedures?

Correct! Always wear goggles when mixing chemicals. Next question

No! Never stir liquids with a thermometer. Use a spoon. Try Again

Oh, no! Never smell chemicals directly. Always waft the odor toward you. (Wave your hand over the top of the beaker) Try Again

What is the best way to take out an electrical cord? With your foot By the plug By the cord

Oh, my. You could damage the cord by pulling on it Oh, my! You could damage the cord by pulling on it! That is not the best way to unplug the electrical cord. By the cord Try again

Correct. The plug is the strongest part of the cord Correct! The plug is the strongest part of the cord. This is how you should plug and unplug an electrical cord. Next question

How dangerous. You could fall or trip someone else How dangerous! You could fall or trip someone else. Electrical cords are not meant to be pulled or yanked on. Try again

Some students are outside on a sunny day. Read what they say Some students are outside on a sunny day. Read what they say. Which student is following safety procedures? “I’m wearing my hat so the sunlight isn’t so bright when I look at it.” “I’m wearing my sunglasses so I can observe the sun.” “I’m shading my eyes from the sun. I don’t look at the sun.”

Sorry. Sunglasses do help protect your eyes on sunny days, but you should NEVER look directly at the sun. Try again

Sorry. A hat does help protect your eyes on sunny days, but you should NEVER look directly at the sun. Try again

Correct. It is good to protect your eyes while you’re outside Correct! It is good to protect your eyes while you’re outside. Scientists have special equipment to help them study the sun. NEVER look directly at the sun. Next question

Which child is NOT following good safety procedures for a field investigation?

Sorry. This student knows to catch insects with a net or bug jar. Try again

Correct. Never try to touch or catch animals outside with your bare hands. Wild animals can hurt you no matter how friendly they appear. Next question

Sorry. This student knows to observe small animals at a distance Sorry. This student knows to observe small animals at a distance. He can see them through the magnifying glass without touching them. Try again

Which student is showing good animal safety procedures in the classroom? “The teacher gave me permission to feed our class mice.” “I saw the teacher hold the turtle just like this.” “I want the fish to move around more. Wake up!”

Correct! Only feed or touch the animals with permission from your teacher. Go to the end

No. Only handle the animal when your teacher is present No. Only handle the animal when your teacher is present.The animal may bite you. Try again

No. Never tease animals by hitting their tank or cage or picking it up No. Never tease animals by hitting their tank or cage or picking it up. A scared animal may bite or even get sick. Try again

Congratulations! You are a Super Safe Scientist!