• Please select 3 different colors of Starburst
• Pink – If you could go to any college where would it be AND
what is your dream job?
• Orange – Tell me something that you are involved in or are
very passionate about
• Red – If you were to give yourself a “Class Superlative” what
would you be? (The Overachiever, The Class Clown, The Star
Athlete, The Artist, etc…) BE CREATIVE!
• Yellow – What are you most looking forward to about being at
River Ridge this year?
Why does a science classroom have
different rules than a math classroom?
Why do you think it is important for
science students to learn and practice
safe behaviors in the classroom?
Everyone is Responsible!
• Safety is our number one priority in the classroom.
• Biology is a laboratory classroom and you will be handling
hazardous chemicals and expensive equipment.
• In order to make this happen, a list of rules are in place, and
are listed in your student safety contract.
• You must have a contract signed by you AND your parents in
order to participate in classroom labs.
• You will also pass a safety quiz (with a score of at least 70%)
in order to participate.
• You must follow safety rules at ALL times!
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Continue working on your Lab Safety Cartoon
Lab Safety Quiz Monday
Practice Safety Lab Monday! Bring proper lab attire
Signed Syllabus due Monday
• Be Responsible… No horseplay!
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not touch lab equipment until to you are instructed
to do so.
• Clothing: Closed-toed shoes only. Loose clothing and
long hair should be pulled back.
• During labs – food, drink, and gum are NOT allowed.
• Before leaving the classroom: clean your work area
and equipment, return equipment to storage area, and
wash your hands.
• Do not do any experiments without teacher approval.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized.
• Let me know IMMEDIATELY if there are any accidents or unsafe
conditions in the classroom.
• If you do not understand, ASK for help!
• Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water when
you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and
other lab substance.
• Treat everything as though it were hazardous.
Chemical Safety
• Always read a label twice before removing a
chemical from its container.
• Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical without direct instruction from
the teacher.
• Transfer chemicals very carefully!
• Dispose of all chemicals in the appropriate place, as instructed by the
teacher.
Microscope
• Handle very carefully!
• Carry with one hand under the base of the microscope, and one hand
on the arm. ALWAYS use both hands.
Eye Protection
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- Wear safety goggles when using chemicals, heating devices, or sharp objects.
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- Wear safety goggles when using any solution that could splash, or when using
open flame.
Sharp Objects
- Cut away from self and others.
- When carrying objects with sharp edges, walk with points facing down.
Electrical Safety
- Never use electricity around water.
- Do not place cords where they can be tripped over.
- Unplug all equipment before you leave the room.
Animal Safety
• Always treat living animals humanely.
• Only handle live animals with teachers permission.
• Wash hands after handling animals.
• Report bites or scratched to the teacher immediately.
Heating Safety
• Tie back long hair and loose clothing.
• Never leave a flame unattended.
• While a container make look cool, use
gloves or tongs to handle.
• If a chemical splashes in your eye:
- Notify the teacher.
- Wash your eye at the eye wash station for 15 minutes.
• If a chemical spills on your skin:
- Notify the teacher.
- Wash your skin for 15 minutes.
• If glassware breaks:
- Notify teacher.
- Do not pick up broken pieces with bare hands.
• If equipment does not work correctly:
- Stop, turn it off
- Notify the teacher.
• Fire Blanket: located in the back of the classroom in a red bag.
• Fire Extinguisher: Located next to the door.
• Remember: P-A-S-S
• P – Pull the Pin
• A – Aim at the Base of Fire
• S – Squeeze the handle
• S – Sweep the hose back and forth across the fire.
• Remember: STOP, DROP, AND ROLL!!!
• Notify the teacher IMMEDIATELY in the case of a fire.
• Chemical Shower and
Eye Wash Station
• Pull yellow handle for
shower.
• Push lever for eye wash
station.
• Notify teacher of
chemicals spilt on floor,
use chemical spill kit to
clean.
• Homework: Frayer Model:
Independent and Dependent
Variables