MPS Science Science Coordinator Heather Grive

Textbooks Online: Access & Login Teacher Editions Arriving throughout last week and this week All teachers have online access to their online edition Resource Room Teachers should have their own TE Student Editions Already at sites Shortages and Overages being moved today Assignment of books 1 SE per student

Teacher Textbook Labeling

Inventorying Textbooks SE’s need to be counted and marked Have TE’s labeled by August 31 st Site Visits August 31 st – September 4 th End of Year Inventory

Chemical Inventory Purchased 5 Year License Online Chemical database: cloud-based laboratory chemical inventory system Link Databases Across Your District GHS Hazard Information Included Safety Data Sheets for Every Flinn Chemical Print Chemical and Solution Labels Create a Purchase List

Google Drive File Sharing Revisions to the Document

Pacing Guides/Benchmarks Pacing Guides are up on the websitewebsite Departments/Curriculum/Science You must be signed in to see pacing guides Document sharing on Google Drive Benchmarks 1 st Benchmark (11/2-11/6) 2 nd Benchmark (2/22-2/26)

Core Labs Core Labs were developed in 5 th Grade last year In need of updates to new text and standards Supplies year end 15/16 SY PD – 1 trainer per grade/subject area Training in February

Committees Pacing Guides Meet once or twice per year, after school, all other work done through Google Drive Benchmarks – already end 14/15 SY Meet once or twice per year, after school to update changes Core Labs Completed Core Labs due to Coordinator by November 30, 2015 Completed inventory lists due to Coordinator by March 31, 2016

Expect to see me in your building & classroom! NOT EXACTLY!!!

Intermediate Science Safety Training Moore Public Schools

Chemical Training Recommended within the first 30 days of employment Employee and Student Safety is the most important objective during labs. Educator Training

Attend a safety professional development course and teach safety in your classroom within the first 30 days of each school year. Have science safety agreements (available on district website) signed by all students and their parents before they participate in any science experiments. (Store for 4 years)available on district website Notify an administrator and department chair of your safety needs. Keep an SDS notebook for your classroom. Provide a copy to the office. (Take with you during fire drills.) Communicate all emergencies to the administration and district coordinator. Observe all safety guidelines from OSHA, the state and the school district. Educator Responsibilities

Communicate safety techniques at the site. Notify science teams of safety updates. Conduct and submit safety equipment checks to the district. Site Representative’s Responsibility

You have a right to possess your own copy of MPS’s written hazard communications plan. It is available from the Operations/Safety Auditor 216 SE 4 th Or: Site Main Office Chemical Inventory Lists (CIL) will also be required from your department/site. If you are exposed to a hazardous substance at work, you should report it to your supervisor who will document an “Employee Exposure Report” Chemical Hygiene Plan

How to read a Chemical Label

Find a locked area inaccessible to students. Area needs to have good ventilation, cool area that won’t get too hot. Find one classroom or area in your school where most of the chemicals could be stored. Ask your principal if they have a preferred storage area. Acids and Bases MUST be stored separately. Chemical Storage

SDS (Safety Data Sheets) Common chemicals often overlooked Vinegar, corn oil, alka seltzer, yeast, baking soda, baking powder, antacids, etc. Never have any unattended, unlabeled containers in a classroom! SDS sheets need be located with the chemicals in use. If you add chemicals update storage folder and office folder.

Safety Goggles Adjustable head band Flexible frame Shatter-proof lens MUST form a seal around the eyes Safety Equipment - Goggles  Chemical Safety  Not Chemical Safety

Damaged gloves Discard Storage Resealable plastic bag Safety Equipment - Gloves Latex & Non-Latex Cleaning While wearing gloves, wash with warm water and soap Remove and allow to dry Turn inside out for storage

Safety Equipment - Aprons Plastic & Material Wash in warm water with soap at the end of each use Replace if the neck strap breaks Discard and cracked/ripped or damaged aprons

Hair Bands for Girls Plastic Table Cloths Baby Wipes & Extra Paper Towels Extra Trash Bags Tubs for daily equipment use One per group An area for equipment on lab days Things You May Want to Have

No Horseplay All spills need to be cleaned up immediately with a teachers assistance All electrical equipment properly grounded and safe for movement of students No enclosed dry ice Goggles worn when using liquids Wash hands after experiments Good Safety Practices

Use only glass equipment which is in good condition Use plastic with lower grades whenever possible Store heavy glassware on a lower shelf and away from the edge Broken glass shall be disposed of in a rigid, puncture-proof container and clearly marked “DANGER - BROKEN GLASS.” Remind students to read ALL directions Practice “Safe Science” at every opportunity Good Safety Practices

Don’t worry Any Questions or Concerns Please contact the science coordinator or your site representative Science Coordinator: Heather Grive Concerned?

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