Lab Safety

Problem:

Can one key safety lesson be placed on a poster as an educational tool for learning lab safety in the middle school classroom?

Background Information:

Hypothesis:

Experiment:

Materials:

· Poster (35 cm X 56 cm)

· Colored pencils

· Text

· Notes (from video on Lab Safety)

· Handout (Laboratory Safety Checklist)

· Enhancements:

o Glitter

o Pictures

o Props, etc.

o Scissors

o Ruler

o Construction paper

Safety:

1. When using scissors walk with point in hand.

2. When using scissors use caution with sharp edge.

3. Wash hands after using materials

Procedure:

1. Mark all items on your poster lightly in pencil so that you may erase unneeded lines

2. Use a ruler to space items and to draw straight lines

3. Use a stencil for lettering

4. Place the title larger than other writing on the poster

5. Place a minimum of one picture on the poster

6. Place your rule(s) on your poster

7. Place consequences on your poster

8. Place first aid on your poster

9. Other than the title all ‘writing’ is to be typed in 20 font.

10. Place your name date and period in the upper right corner of your poster.

11. Turn in this Scientific Method experiment paper into the IN box.

12. Turn in your poster to the counter showing your period number on the green flag.

Data Analysis:

Conclusion:

The hypothesis was (valid or invalid) because

Repeat Work:

Comments and suggestions to the teacher: