Learning Activity 1a: Lab Safety Activity – Creative Safety Message
Unit E: Matter and its Interactions
Learning Target:
1a)
I can describe, evaluate, and implement safe lab procedures, including the proper use of safety
equipment and emergency procedures. (DOK 1-2)
Creative Lab Safety Message
Your task is to create a lab safety message using a poster or cartoon that illustrates one or
more science lab safety rules.
1. Your table team will be assigned a series of rules by your teacher.
2. As a team you are responsible for producing one poster or cartoon for each person at
your table. The team is responsible for making sure each member has a creative idea
for their particular message. Brainstorm ideas and record these in your science
notebook. Individually, you will take responsibility for producing one poster or
cartoon. (Ex: a group of 3 students will turn in 3 different projects)
3. Make note of which rule you are responsible for on the back of your project.
To earn maximum points, your poster or cartoon needs to:
 convey an accurate lab safety message in a memorable manner (Keep it clean and
legal!)
 be creative (use a clever play on words, dynamic graphics, etc.)
 be visually appealing
 contain identification on the BACK - your name, date, class period, and the rule #(s)
that you are addressing
 Staple this rubric to the back of your project.
You will present these in class on the due date.
Rubric for Lab Safety Poster/Cartoon
Score
Description
4
Excellent
3
Good
2
Fair
1
Poor
0
Not
assessable
Evidence
Safety message is clear and accurate. Visual is memorable
(appealing and creative). Identification (name, date, pd, rule
#) is complete and accurate.
Safety message is clear and accurate. Visual is appealing, but
may lack creativity. Identification (name, date, pd, rule #) is
mostly complete and accurate.
Safety message is present, but may be unclear. Visual is
understandable. Identification (name, date, pd, table, rule #) is
partially incomplete.
Safety message is incomplete, inaccurate, or really unclear.
Visual is unappealing and actually detracts from the message.
Identification (name, date, pd, table, rule #) is incomplete.
No response given or response did not address prompt.
Learning Activity 1a: Lab Safety Activity – Creative Safety Message
Unit E: Matter and its Interactions
Learning Target:
1a)
I can describe, evaluate, and implement safe lab procedures, including the proper use of safety
equipment and emergency procedures. (DOK 1-2)
Creative Lab Safety Message
Your task is to create a lab safety message using a poster or cartoon that illustrates one or
more science lab safety rules.
4. Your table team will be assigned a series of rules by your teacher.
5. As a team you are responsible for producing one poster or cartoon for each person at
your table. The team is responsible for making sure each member has a creative idea
for their particular message. Brainstorm ideas and record these in your science
notebook. Individually, you will take responsibility for producing one poster or
cartoon. (Ex: a group of 3 students will turn in 3 different projects)
6. Make note of which rule you are responsible for on the back of your project.
To earn maximum points, your poster or cartoon needs to:
 convey an accurate lab safety message in a memorable manner (Keep it clean and
legal!)
 be creative (use a clever play on words, dynamic graphics, etc.)
 be visually appealing
 contain identification on the BACK - your name, date, class period, and the rule #(s)
that you are addressing
 Staple this rubric to the back of your project.
You will present these in class on the due date.
Rubric for Lab Safety Poster/Cartoon
Score
Description
4
Excellent
3
Good
2
Fair
1
Poor
0
Not
assessable
Evidence
Safety message is clear and accurate. Visual is memorable
(appealing and creative). Identification (name, date, pd, rule
#) is complete and accurate.
Safety message is clear and accurate. Visual is appealing, but
may lack creativity. Identification (name, date, pd, rule #) is
mostly complete and accurate.
Safety message is present, but may be unclear. Visual is
understandable. Identification (name, date, pd, table, rule #) is
partially incomplete.
Safety message is incomplete, inaccurate, or really unclear.
Visual is unappealing and actually detracts from the message.
Identification (name, date, pd, table, rule #) is incomplete.
No response given or response did not address prompt.
Score
4
3
2
1
0
Rubric for Working as a Group
Description Evidence
All members contributed equally, All members work well
together all of the time; assist others when needed.
Excellent
Team is on task all of the time.
Does not need any teacher reminders.
All members contributed equally, Members work well
Good
together most of the time. Team is on task most of the
time. Does not need any teacher reminders.
All members contribute, but some contribute more than
others. Members work well together some of the time.
Fair
Some teacher intervention needed. Team is on task
some of the time. Needs teacher reminders.
One or more members do not contribute. Teacher
Poor
intervention needed often to help group cooperate.
Team needs frequent teacher reminders to get on task.
Not
Group did not work together
Assessable
Score
4
3
2
1
0
Rubric for Working as a Group
Description Evidence
All members contributed equally, All members work well
together all of the time; assist others when needed.
Excellent
Team is on task all of the time.
Does not need any teacher reminders.
All members contributed equally, Members work well
Good
together most of the time. Team is on task most of the
time. Does not need any teacher reminders.
All members contribute, but some contribute more than
others. Members work well together some of the time.
Fair
Some teacher intervention needed. Team is on task
some of the time. Needs teacher reminders.
One or more members do not contribute. Teacher
Poor
intervention needed often to help group cooperate.
Team needs frequent teacher reminders to get on task.
Not
Group did not work together
Assessable