MPS Science
Science Coordinator
Heather Grive
E-mail: heathergrive@mooreschools.com
Textbooks
• Online: Access & Login
• Teacher Editions
• Arriving throughout last week and this week
• All teachers have online access to their online edition
• Resource Room Teachers should have their own TE
• Student Editions
• Already at sites
• Shortages and Overages being moved today
• Assignment of books 1 SE per student
Teacher Textbook Labeling
Inventorying Textbooks
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SE’s need to be counted and marked
Have TE’s labeled by August 31st
Site Visits August 31st – September 4th
End of Year Inventory
Chemical Inventory
• Purchased 5 Year License
• Online Chemical database: cloud-based
laboratory chemical inventory system
• Link Databases Across Your District
• GHS Hazard Information Included
• Safety Data Sheets for Every Flinn Chemical
• Print Chemical and Solution Labels
• Create a Purchase List
Google Drive File Sharing
Revisions to
the Document
Pacing Guides/Benchmarks
• Pacing Guides are up on the website
• Departments/Curriculum/Science
• You must be signed in to see pacing guides
• Document sharing on Google Drive
• Benchmarks
• 1st Benchmark (11/2-11/6) 2nd Benchmark (2/22-2/26)
Core Labs
• Core Labs were developed in 5th Grade last year
• In need of updates to new text and standards
• Supplies purchased @ year end 15/16 SY
• PD – 1 trainer per grade/subject area
• Training in February
Committees
• Pacing Guides
• Meet once or twice per year, after school, all other work done through Google Drive
• Benchmarks – already completed @year end 14/15 SY
• Meet once or twice per year, after school to update changes
• Core Labs
• Completed Core Labs due to Coordinator by November 30, 2015
• Completed inventory lists due to Coordinator by March 31, 2016
Expect to see me in your building & classroom!
Intermediate Science
Safety Training
Moore Public Schools
Educator Training
• Chemical Training
• Recommended within the first 30 days of employment
• Employee and Student Safety is the most important objective during labs.
Educator Responsibilities
• Attend a safety professional development course and teach safety in your classroom within the
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first 30 days of each school year.
Have science safety agreements (available on district website) signed by all students and their
parents before they participate in any science experiments. (Store for 4 years)
Notify an administrator and department chair of your safety needs.
Keep an SDS notebook for your classroom. Provide a copy to the office.
(Take with you during fire drills.)
Communicate all emergencies to the administration and district coordinator.
Observe all safety guidelines from OSHA, the state and the school district.
Site Representative’s Responsibility
• Communicate safety techniques at the site.
• Notify science teams of safety updates.
• Conduct and submit safety equipment checks to the district.
Chemical Hygiene Plan
• You have a right to possess your own copy of MPS’s written hazard
communications plan.
• It is available from the Operations/Safety Auditor
• 216 SE 4th - 735-4045 Or: Site Main Office
• Chemical Inventory Lists (CIL) will also be required from your
department/site.
• If you are exposed to a hazardous substance at work, you should report it to
your supervisor who will document an “Employee Exposure Report”
How to read a Chemical Label
Chemical Storage
• Find a locked area inaccessible to students.
• Area needs to have good ventilation, cool area that won’t get too hot.
• Find one classroom or area in your school where most of the chemicals could be
stored.
• Ask your principal if they have a preferred storage area.
• Acids and Bases MUST be stored separately.
SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
• Common chemicals often overlooked
• Vinegar, corn oil, alka seltzer, yeast, baking soda, baking powder, antacids, etc.
• Never have any unattended, unlabeled containers in a classroom!
• SDS sheets need be located with the chemicals in use.
• If you add chemicals update storage folder and office folder.
Safety Equipment - Goggles
• Safety Goggles
• Adjustable head band
• Flexible frame
• Shatter-proof lens
• MUST form a seal around the eyes
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Chemical Safety
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Not Chemical Safety
Safety Equipment - Gloves
• Latex & Non-Latex
• Cleaning
• While wearing gloves, wash with
warm water and soap
• Remove and allow to dry
• Turn inside out for storage
• Damaged gloves
• Discard
• Storage
• Resealable plastic bag
Safety Equipment - Aprons
• Plastic & Material
• Wash in warm water with soap at the end of each use
• Replace if the neck strap breaks
• Discard and cracked/ripped or damaged aprons
Things You May Want to Have
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Hair Bands for Girls
Plastic Table Cloths
Baby Wipes & Extra Paper Towels
Extra Trash Bags
Tubs for daily equipment use
• One per group
• An area for equipment on lab days
Good Safety Practices
• No Horseplay
• All spills need to be cleaned up immediately with a teachers assistance
• All electrical equipment properly grounded and safe for movement of
students
• No enclosed dry ice
• Goggles worn when using liquids
• Wash hands after experiments
Good Safety Practices
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Use only glass equipment which is in good condition
Use plastic with lower grades whenever possible
Store heavy glassware on a lower shelf and away from the edge
Broken glass shall be disposed of in a rigid, puncture-proof container and clearly
marked
• “DANGER - BROKEN GLASS.”
• Remind students to read ALL directions
• Practice “Safe Science” at every opportunity
Concerned?
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Don’t worry
Any Questions or Concerns
Please contact the science coordinator or your site representative
Science Coordinator: Heather Grive
• heathergrive@mooreschools.com
That’s All Folks!!!