🎯 Learning Intention
WALT (We Are Learning To): Identify and understand essential laboratory safety rules and equipment to keep ourselves and others safe during science experiments.
Success Criteria:
I can:
Name at least 5 important lab safety rules
Identify different types of safety equipment (PPE)
Recognise common lab hazards and suggest solutions
Explain why lab safety is important for everyone
🔬 Part 1: Lab Safety Knowledge
1. Which of these is the MOST important rule in a science lab?
Always listen to your teacher's instructions
Work as quickly as possible
Share equipment with friends
Try new experiments on your own
2. What does PPE stand for?
P _____________ P _____________ E _____________
3. Circle ALL the items that are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Safety goggles
Lab coat
Mobile phone
Gloves
Closed shoes
Sandwich
4. True or False: It's okay to eat and drink in the science lab if you're hungry.
Explain your answer: _________________________________________________
5. What should you do if you see a spill in the lab?
Ignore it
Clean it up yourself
Tell your teacher immediately
Wait for someone else to do it
6. Why is it important to wear safety goggles during experiments? Write 2-3 sentences.
⚠️ Part 2: Spot the Hazards
7. Look at this lab scenario: "Sarah is wearing thongs (flip-flops) and has long hair hanging loose. She's eating chips while mixing two unknown chemicals together without wearing safety goggles."
List 4 safety problems in this scenario:
a) _________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________
d) _________________________________________________
8. What should you do if you spill a chemical in the lab?
Clean it up quickly with paper towels
Tell your teacher immediately
Ignore it and keep working
Ask a friend to help clean it up
9. Identify one hazard you might find in a science lab and explain how to avoid it.
10. Extension Challenge: Design your own lab safety poster slogan that would help other students remember an important safety rule.
11. Look at this lab scenario: "Tom is using a frayed electrical cord to power a piece of equipment." What is the hazard and how can it be fixed?
12. In this scenario: "Lisa is wearing safety goggles but has not tied back her long hair while working with open flames." What is the safety issue here?
13. True or False: It is safe to use a broken beaker as long as you are careful. Explain your answer.
Explain your answer: _________________________________________________
14. What should you do if there is a fire in the lab? List the steps you would take.
15. Look at this lab scenario: "Jake is mixing two chemicals without checking the labels and is not wearing gloves." What are the potential risks in this situation?
16. True or False: It is acceptable to leave a Bunsen burner unattended while you prepare other materials. Explain your answer.
Explain your answer: _________________________________________________
17. Scenario: "Emily is using a pipette to transfer a liquid but is not wearing a lab coat." What safety measure should she take?
18. In this scenario: "Mark is using a power tool in the lab without safety goggles." What is the hazard and what should he do to stay safe?
