1. Welcome to Regents Living Environment
Mrs. DiCorcia
2018 – 2019
Agenda: Safety Lab, Review Basic measurement
** Lab Safety Checkpoint – TUESDAY, 9/11**

2. A little about myself ……
This is my 13th year teaching at Arlington
I live in Poughkeepsie with my husband Scott and 2 year old daughter Mia
Things I love – my family, friends, travel, fashion, and understanding the world around me

3. What is Regents Living Environment??
Full year Regents science course that will overview all of the major areas of biology (the study of living things), such as:
Scientific Experimentation
Ecology
Evolution and Classification
DNA and Genetics
Chemistry of life
Cells and their functions
Plant and Animals Systems – including human body systems
Reproduction and Development

4. Why is the class different?
This is a challenging class because of the large amount of vocabulary.
You have a science class with a lab period.
You will have many hands on activities.
Lab requirements minutes (about 35 labs) are required to take the regents.
You will be taking a Regents exam in June you MUST PASS to earn credit towards graduation

5. What I Expect From YOU! Positive Attitude Try your BEST Ask QUESTIONS
Respect myself and others
Follow school and classroom safety rules

6. To Successfully Complete This Course, You Must:
Pass this course with a 65% or higher!
(Average of your 4 marking period grades, as well as your Regents exam grade)
Pass the NYS Living Environment Regents Exam in June

7. Classroom Details: Everyday Needs:
3 ring binder & paper (just for science preferred)
Pen or Pencil
Colored pencils

8. Classroom Details: Homework / Classwork: Labs:
Expected to be turned in ON TIME!
All questions are to be answered in complete sentences, restating the question
Labs:
Must have a proper heading
All safety guidelines have to be followed
Must have 1200 minutes of recorded lab hours to be eligible to take the Regents Exam in June
Missed labs NEED to be made up in a timely manner and YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH ME TO MAKE UP YOUR LAB!
All graded labs are to be stored in your lab folder located in the classroom

9. YOUR GRADE:
50 % Assessments – Test / quizzes / checkpoints 30% - Labs 20% - Participation

10. Housekeeping ……. LAST NAME , FIRST NAME Complete student survey
Put name on lab folder and lab minute recording sheet – WRITE IN PEN AND LARGE ENOUGH SO I CAN SEE IT!!!
LAST NAME , FIRST NAME

12. Let’s Get Started! Safety in the Lab

13. The Do’s of working in the lab
Do wear your safety goggles
Do tie your hair back
Do listen to directions
Do read through your whole lab first
Do notify the teacher of a spill or broken glass

14. More Do’s Do keep lids on bottles and containers when not in use
Do notify the teacher if you or someone else is hurt
Do keep your work area clean
Do wash your hands when you are done
Do clean up and wash materials

15. The DON’TS of working in the lab
Don’t eat or drinking ANYTHING in the lab.
Don’t smell anything directly.
Don’t leave an open flame unattended.
Don’t reach across a flame
Don’t put hot glass in cold water
Don’t point a test tube toward you or anyone else while heating

16. More DON’TS
Don’t look directly into a test tube when mixing or heating chemicals
Don’t wear baggy clothes, open shoes, or dangling jewelry.
Don’t touch anything hot.
Don’t mix chemicals unless told to.
Don’t proceed with the experiment if you are unsure of what to do.
Don’t misbehave in lab

17. Some Safety Symbols Eye Protection Sharp Objects Electrical Safety
Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals, flames, or heating devices.
If a chemical gets in your eye, flush in water for 15 minutes and notify the teacher.
Sharp Objects
Handle sharp instruments CAREFULLY.
Cut away from fingers and body.
REPORT CUT to teacher IMMEDIATELY
Electrical Safety
Do not place a cord where someone can trip over it.
Never use electricity around water.
Unplug all equipment before leaving the room.

18. Safety Symbols Glassware Safety Heating/Fire Safety
Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open flames.
Heating/Fire Safety
Tie back hair and loose clothes when working with open flames.
Never look into a container as you are heating it. Never REACH ACROSS a FLAME.
Heated metal and glass looks cool, use tongs or gloves before handling.
Never leave a heat source unattended.

19. Safety Symbols Chemical Safety Hand Safety Plant Safety
Read all labels twice before removing a chemical from the container.
Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical unless instructed by the teacher.
Transfer chemicals carefully!
Hand Safety
If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the teacher and rinse with water for 15 minutes.
Carry glassware carefully.
Plant Safety
Do not eat any plants in lab.
Wash your hands after handling plants.

20. Lets Practice
What is wrong with this picture?

21. What is wrong in this lab?