Welcome To
Biology 1
Coach John Furin
Quote of the Day
• “The quality of a person’s life is in
direct proportion to their
commitment to excellence,
regardless of their chosen field of
endeavor.”
--Vincent T. Lombardi
Today’s Agenda
• Welcome
• Lab Equipment
• Roll Call &
• Lab Safety
Introductions
• Language of
• Syllabus
Science
• Information sheets
• Website
• Notebook
Roll Call & Introductions
• Say your name (first, last & alias) and
1 interesting fact you want the class
to know about you
Syllabus
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Syllabus
Take home
Sign by a parent or guardian
Return next class period
Will be 50% of your daily grade!
Information Sheets
• Write legibly
• Return next class period
• Will be the other 50% of your daily
grade
Website
• http://www.gcisd.net/~john.furin
Notebook
• Composition Notebook just for Biology
• Examples of Class Activities:
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Bell Ringers
Notes
Worksheets
Labs
Quizzes/Tests
• Random Notebook quizzes
Lab Equipment
• Read over the lab equipment
descriptions.
• You never know when there may be a
pop quiz!
Safety Rules Activity:
• In your groups:
• Secretary for group is the youngest in the
group
• Middle aged student is the facilitator
• Give a catchy title to the safety symbol
• Come up with several rules pertaining to
your safety hazard
• Oldest person will present for the group
Lab Safety
Symbols
Waste Disposal
• Clean and decontaminate all work
surfaces and personal
protective equipment as
directed by your instructor.
• Dispose broken glass,
contaminated sharp objects, and
contaminated materials
(biological and chemical) in
special containers as directed
by your instructor.
Heating Safety
• Avoid wearing hair spray or hair gel
on lab days.
• Whenever possible, use an electric
hot plate as a heat a source instead
of using an open flame.
• When heating materials in a test
tube, always angle the test tube
away from yourself and others.
• Make sure that glass containers
used for heating are made of heatresistant glass.
• Know your school’s fire-evacuation
routes.
Hand Safety
• To avoid burns, wear heatresistant gloves whenever
instructed to do so.
• Always wear protective gloves
when handling chemicals.
• If you are unsure of whether an
object is hot, do not touch it.
• Use tongs when heating test
tubes. Never hold a test tube in
your hand to heat it.
Glassware Safety
• Check the condition of
glassware before and after
using it. Inform your teacher
of any broken, chipped, or
cracked glassware because it
should not be used.
• Do not pick up broken glass
with your bare hands. Place
broken glass in a specifically
designated disposal container.
Electrical Safety
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Do not place electrical cords in walking
areas.
Do not let cords hang over a table edge
such that equipment will fall if the cord
is pulled.
Do not use equipment that has damaged
cords.
Be sure that the power switch for a
piece of equipment is in the off position
before plugging the equipment in.
Never use an electrical appliance when
you are near water or when your hands
are wet.
Be sure to turn off and unplug
electrical equipment when you are
finished using it.
Chemical Safety
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Always use caution when working with
chemicals.
Never mix chemicals unless specifically
directed to do so.
Never taste, touch, or smell chemicals
unless specifically directed to do so.
Always add acid or base to water; never
add water to an acid or base.
Never return unused chemicals to the
original container.
Follow instructions for proper disposal.
Never transfer substances by sucking on
a pipette or straw; use a suction bulb.
Clothing Protection
• Secure loose clothing and
remove dangling jewelry. Do not
wear open-toed shoes or
sandals in the lab.
• Wear an apron or lab coat to
protect your clothing when
working with chemicals.
• If a spill gets on your clothing,
rinse it immediately with water
for at least five minutes while
notifying your instructor.
Eye Protection
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Wear safety goggles when working
around chemicals, acids, bases, flames,
or heating devices. Contents under
pressure may become projectiles and
may cause serious injury.
Never look directly at the sun through
any optical device or use direct sunlight
to illuminate a microscope.
Avoid wearing contact lenses in the lab.
If any substance gets in your eyes,
notify your instructor immediately and
flush your eyes with running water for
at least 15 minutes.
Sharp Objects
• Be extremely careful when
using knives and other
sharp instruments.
• Place objects on a suitable
work surface for cutting.
Never cut toward your
hand.
• Never use a double-edged
razor in the lab.
Plant Safety
• Do not eat any part of
a plant or plant seed
used in the lab.
• Wash hands
thoroughly after
handling any part of a
plant.
• When outdoors, do not
pick any wild plants
unless your teacher
instructs you to do so.
Animal Safety
• Always obtain permission
before bringing any animal
to school.
• Handle animals carefully
and respectfully.
• Wash your hands
thoroughly after handling
any animal.
Lab Rules
Lab Rules
1. Always wear a lab apron & safety
goggles
2. No contact lenses in the lab
3. Personal apparel should be
appropriate for lab work (closed toe
shoes)
4. NEVER work alone in the lab
Lab Rules (cont)
5. Only books & notebooks needed for
the activity should be in the lab
6. Read the entire activity before
entering the lab
7. Always heed safety symbols &
cautions given by your teacher
Lab Rules (cont)
8. Know the proper fire drill procedures
& the locations of fire exits &
emergency equipment
9. If your clothing catches on fire, do
not run; walk to the safety shower
10. Report all accidents to the teacher
IMMEDIATELY, no matter how
minor
Lab Rules (cont)
11. Report all spills to your teacher
immediately
12. DO NOT perform unauthorized
experiments or use equipment or
apparatus in a manner for which
they are not intended
Lab Rules (cont)
13. Stay alert while in the lab, & proceed
with caution
14. Horseplay in the lab is dangerous
15. Food, beverages, & chewing gum are
NEVER permitted in the lab
16. Use extreme caution when working
with hot plates or other heating
devices
Lab Rules (cont)
17. Exercise caution when working with
electrical equipment
18. Keep work areas & apparatus clean
& neat
19. Always thoroughly wash your hands
with soap & water at the conclusion
of each investigation
Student Safety
Contract
Sign & Return at the beginning of
next class
Homework
• Be sure to get syllabus & parent
contact signed by a parent or
guardian
– It will be a grade!!!!!
• Print off of webpage
– It will also be a grade!
Quote of the Day
• “All things are difficult before they
are easy.”
--John Norley
Today’s Agenda
• Turn in homework
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– Syllabus, Parent contact, Webpage
Cambridge Safety Video/Quiz
Safety map of classroom
Lab safety worksheet
Begin discussion of the Scientific Process
Homework
– Chapter 1.1 & 1.3 Vocabulary (Quiz next class)