Scientific Method and Lab Safety Study Guide

True or False

Question The scientific method is a series of steps that scientist use to answer questions and solve problems. True

An observation is when you tell your friends about what happened. Question An observation is when you tell your friends about what happened. False; Communicating Your Results (Scientific Method)

Question You should not communicate the results of your experiment because others will copy you. False

You should not record your observations. Question You should not record your observations. False

A hypothesis is a possible explanation or answer to the question. True (Remember Hypothesis Hippopotamus!—BIG IDEA!)

Question You should always do your own experiments instead of the ones that your teacher instructs you to do. False

Hand safety includes wearing gloves. Question Hand safety includes wearing gloves. True

We do not have an eye wash station in this classroom. Question We do not have an eye wash station in this classroom. False

If you have long hair it is okay to leave it down during a lab. Question If you have long hair it is okay to leave it down during a lab. False

You can eat or drink while in the lab. Question You can eat or drink while in the lab. False

Make sure you don’t wash your hands after handling an animal. Question Make sure you don’t wash your hands after handling an animal. False (Eeeew)

Short Answer

How should you cut objects in the lab? Answer this Question: How should you cut objects in the lab? On a hard, flat surface, away from yourself and others.

Where should all of your books and notebooks be during a lab? Answer this Question: Where should all of your books and notebooks be during a lab? Under your lab table and out of the way.

What should you do if glassware at your table is broken? Answer this Question: What should you do if glassware at your table is broken? Tell the teacher, and get new glassware.

When should you wear safety goggles in the lab? Answer this Question: When should you wear safety goggles in the lab? Whenever there is even the slightest chance harm could come to your eyes.

Where should all electrical cords be during a lab? Answer this Question: Where should all electrical cords be during a lab? Placed carefully and taped down so it can’t trip people, or knock over lab equipment if accidently pulled.

If a liquid is spilled, what should you do? Answer this Question: If a liquid is spilled, what should you do? Call the teacher immediately, if a chemical spills on you, rinse with water for 5 minutes.

Where is the sink in this room and the closest water fountain? Answer this Question: Where is the sink in this room and the closest water fountain? Up front (sink) and in the hall by (Fill in how needed) (drinking fountain).

Which is an observation? Answer this Question: Which is an observation? a. the child’s block is orange.

Which is an observation? Answer this Question: Which is an observation? d. the change in the height of a plant.