New Science Lab

Aim: To learn how to behave in a science laboratory

1. Pay attention.
2. Act responsibly around dangerous objects.
3. Do not run.
4. Put your bag under your desk.
5. No food in the laboratory.
6. Do not sniff or taste substances

   

1.   Follow the instructions given to you by the teacher.
2.   You must not enter the laboratory without your teacher.
3.    Report all breakages to your teacher.
4.   You must never eat or drink in a laboratory.
5.  shoes must be worn at all times.
6.   If you spill something you should tell your teacher immediately.
7.  You should wash your hands after every practical activity.
8. You should know what you are doing. If in doubt ask your teacher.
9. Never taste or sniff chemicals.
10. 
    
    • Test tube tongs - These are used to hold a hot test tube after an experiment.
    
    • Glass Stirring rod - A 20cm glass rod used to stir and mix any liquids together.
    
    
    
    • Conical Flask - used for experiments with liquid up to 150 ml. The flask has a rubber bung for the top and the glass is heat proof.