1. Please pickup your handouts (3)
in front of classroom.
2. Please quietly sit in your
assigned seat and read the
syllabus while waiting for me.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
Introduction
Collect Summer Assignments
Distinguish Note vs. Lab Journal
Explain the Syllabus
Explore Mr. Lam’s Webpage
Explain Different Handouts
Discuss Lab Safety Rules & Equipments
Homework and End of Class Journaling
List 3 safety rules you have
learned in your previous
science classes.
A. Myself
B. Yourselves/Your Partner
1. Briefly tell your name and your goal
during and after you graduate from
JECA and NLC.
A. Myself
A. Background
i. Born in Vietnam
A. Myself
A. Education
A. B.S. Zoology (OSU)
B. M.S. Biology (UTSA)
EOC Results
2011-2012: 100% Biology
 JECA
2012-2013: 100% Biology
 Substituting
and Chemistry
Middle Schools2013-2014: 100%
High Schools
Expected Biology and
 Tutor at
Chemistry
 MacArthur HS
University
 Buddhist
Philosophy/Meditation
 Nature/Plants/Invertebrate/
vertebrate
 Evolution/Classification
 Universe/Astrobiology
A. Myself
B. Yourselves/Your Partner
1. Briefly tell your name and your goal
during and after you graduate from
JECA and NLC.
A. Note Journal is using everyday in class to
copy down notes and write end of class
summarization journal.
B. Lab Journal is using specifically for Labs –
write lab reports
 QUESTIONS?
 Quiz (open syllabus! )
 http://school.judsonisd.org/webpages/klam/
 Questions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Syllabus
Lab Safety Contract
Chemistry Warm-up Answer Sheet
Formal Lab Report Format and Rubric
A. Rules
B. Equipments
Rule #1
Read and understand all safety
instructions before you begin.
Rule #2
Follow directions and use the equipment
only as instructed.
Rule #3
Locate the emergency exit and safety
equipment, including the eye/face wash,
fire extinguisher, fire blanket, and
alarm.
Rule #4
Wear all required safety equipment
(including goggle, apron, gloves, long
pants, and closed toe shoes). Tie back
hair and loose clothes.
Rule #5
Pour acid into water;
Not water into acid.
Rule #6
Pin specimens to pan. Do not dissect
while holding them in your hand.
Rule #7
Avoid contamination. Do not return
unused chemicals to original source.
Keep the correct spatula and/or stopper
with its container
Rule #8
Report all accidents, spills, and broken
glass to the teacher.
Rule #9
Avoid eating, drinking, or directly
smelling chemicals (waft instead).
Rule #10
Keep metals and water away from
electrical equipment.
Rule #11
Point test tubes that are being heated
away from you and others.
Rule #12
Never horse-playing in the Lab.
Rule #13
Clean up your area, tools, and hands
when done.
Rule #14
Turn off equipment. Recycle or
dispose of materials properly.
Lab Safety Videos
Top 10 Lab Safety Rules Video
What’s wrong with these pictures?
You have looked up the hazards of the chemicals you
will be using in a particular lab, and found out that
they are mild health hazards, requiring you to avoid
skin contact and vapor inhalation. Therefore, when
in lab you should:
a. wear short shorts and sandals
b. wear long pants, closed toed shoes, and a
lab apron
c. wear gloves
d. b and c
e. a and c
If the fire alarm sounds, you should:
a. do nothing - it is probably a false alarm
b. shut down your experiment, get your stuff,
then leave the building
c. leave the building immediately following
fire alarm protocols
d. grab a fire extinguisher and/or safety wash
Safety I
Sharps container
Glass disposal
container
Biohazardous
waste container
Lab coat
Safety Goggles
Fire Extinguisher
Eye Wash Station
Chemical
Fume Hood
Let’s Practice!
Hand out “Recognized Lab
Safety Worksheet”
VIII. Homework and
End of Class Journaling
1. Signed Syllabus and Lab Safety
Contract
2. Bring supplies
3. Study for safety quiz tomorrow
4. Explore Mr. Lam’s webpage
1. Quietly write at least 5 sentences in your
“note journal” summarizing what you
have learned today.
2. If you finish early and have any question
for me, please write on a post-it-note and
stick it to the “parking lot”.
3. Please wait for me to dismiss the class!
You are wonderful! 
Love having you in class!
Thank you!: