Lab Safety: Be a Science Superstar!

Science Grades 5th Grade 3:25 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn the essential safety rules for working in a science lab. This lesson uses a fun video to teach you how to stay safe while doing exciting experiments!

Video Resource

LAB SAFETY Video - I Think School.com

MistyITSU

Duration: 3:25
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Key Concepts

  • Lab Safety Rules
  • Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Procedures

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and explain common lab safety rules.
  • Describe the importance of wearing appropriate protective equipment in the lab.
  • Know what to do in case of an accident or spill in the lab.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they have ever been in a science lab. Discuss what they think are some important things to remember when working in a lab to stay safe. Emphasize that science can be fun, but safety always comes first.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the "LAB SAFETY Video - I Think School.com" video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsAHt0FiwNM). Instruct students to pay close attention to the safety rules mentioned in the video.
  • Discussion (10 mins)
    After watching the video, facilitate a class discussion about the lab safety rules covered. Use the discussion questions below to guide the conversation.
  • Activity: Safety Poster Creation (20 mins)
    Divide students into small groups. Each group will create a poster illustrating one or two important lab safety rules. Encourage them to be creative and use colorful drawings or slogans to make their posters eye-catching and memorable. They can use examples from the video.
  • Quiz and Review (10 mins)
    Administer the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes to assess student understanding of the lab safety rules. Review the answers as a class and address any misconceptions.

Interactive Exercises

  • Lab Safety Scenario Cards
    Create scenario cards describing different situations in the lab (e.g., a student spills a chemical, a student doesn't know what a substance is). Students draw a card and explain what they should do in that situation, applying the lab safety rules they learned.

Discussion Questions

  • Why is it important to always have a teacher or adult present in the lab?
  • What are some examples of protective equipment you should wear in the lab?
  • What should you do if you accidentally spill a chemical in the lab?
  • Why is it important not to eat or drink anything in the lab?
  • What type of clothing should you wear in a lab?

Skills Developed

  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Following Instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What should you always wear to protect your eyes in the lab?

Correct Answer: Safety Goggles

Question 2:

What should you do if you spill something in the lab?

Correct Answer: Tell your teacher immediately

Question 3:

Is it okay to eat or drink in the lab?

Correct Answer: No, never

Question 4:

What should you do before starting an experiment?

Correct Answer: Read all the instructions

Question 5:

What kind of shoes are NOT safe to wear in the lab?

Correct Answer: Open-toed shoes

Question 6:

If you have long hair, what should you do before starting an experiment?

Correct Answer: Put it in a ponytail or bun

Question 7:

Is it safe to smell chemicals directly?

Correct Answer: No, never

Question 8:

Who should be present when you are working in the lab?

Correct Answer: A teacher or adult

Question 9:

What should you do with broken glassware?

Correct Answer: Tell your teacher immediately

Question 10:

Should you ever mix chemicals on your own?

Correct Answer: Only if your teacher tells you exactly what to do

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Always wear _________ _________ to protect your eyes.

Correct Answer: safety goggles

Question 2:

Never _________ or _________ anything in the lab.

Correct Answer: eat drink

Question 3:

Tell your _________ right away if there's an accident.

Correct Answer: teacher

Question 4:

Before you start, _________ all the instructions carefully.

Correct Answer: read

Question 5:

Keep the work area _________ and tidy.

Correct Answer: clean

Question 6:

If you have long hair, _________ it back.

Correct Answer: tie

Question 7:

Don't wear _________-_________ shoes in the lab.

Correct Answer: open toed

Question 8:

Wash your _________ as soon as you are finished.

Correct Answer: hands

Question 9:

Never _________ a chemical directly.

Correct Answer: smell

Question 10:

Always have a _________ or _________ present in the lab.

Correct Answer: teacher adult

Educational Standards

5.PS1.4:[Standard] Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

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