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Grade 7 Integrated Science Week 1 Lesson 1 (Lab. Rules)

The document outlines safety rules and procedures that students must follow when conducting experiments in a science laboratory. It provides links to two videos about laboratory safety and instructs students to watch the videos and list five safety rules. It then lists 21 specific safety rules and procedures. The homework asks students to name and illustrate five common safety symbols seen in laboratories.

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Grade 7 Integrated Science Week 1 Lesson 1 (Lab. Rules)

The document outlines safety rules and procedures that students must follow when conducting experiments in a science laboratory. It provides links to two videos about laboratory safety and instructs students to watch the videos and list five safety rules. It then lists 21 specific safety rules and procedures. The homework asks students to name and illustrate five common safety symbols seen in laboratories.

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

SECONDARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

GRADE 7

Week 1 Lesson 1

Topic: How a Scientist Works

Sub-topic: Laboratory Safety Rules

Objective(s): After observing videos, students will list at least five (5) safety rules they must
adhere-to when using the science laboratory.

Content: When using the laboratory it is extremely important for us to observe all the
rules that govern the use of the science laboratory.

Now look at the videos below by clicking on the links. After you have
observed the videos, make a list of five (5) things you must not do when using
the laboratory in your note book. Then compare your list to the one given
below (Fact Sheet).

Video link 1: https://youtu.be/MEIXRLcC6RA


Video link 2: https://youtu.be/BRDApYgvDqQ
Tip: Look at the videos at least twice in-order to identify most of the do’s/don’ts.

Home Work: Name five (5) safety symbols that are usually posted in a science laboratory.
Cut and paste (or draw) the pictures of the ones you have named in your note
book.

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Fact Sheet:

1. Follow all instructions given by your teacher.


2. Wear a lab coat when doing practical work or experiments.
3. Report all accidents, injuries, and breakage of glass or equipment to your teacher
immediately.
4. Keep pathways clear by placing extra items (books, bags, etc.) on the shelves or
under the work tables. If under the tables, make sure that these items cannot be
stepped on.
5. Long hair (chin-length or longer) must be tied back to avoid catching fire.
6. Wear sensible clothing including footwear. Loose clothing should be secured so they
do not get caught in a flame or chemicals.
7. Work quietly — know what you are doing by reading the instructions of the
experiment before you start to work. Pay close attention to
any precautions described in the laboratory exercises.
8. Do not taste or smell chemicals.
9. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes when heating substances, dissecting, etc.
10. Never point a test tube being heated at another student or yourself. Never look into a
test tube while you are heating it.
11. Allow hot apparatus time to cool and use tongs or heat protective gloves to pick them
up.
12. Unauthorized experiments or procedures must not be attempted.
13. Keep solids out of the sink.
14. Leave your work station clean and in good order before leaving the laboratory.
15. Do not lean, hang over or sit on the laboratory tables.
16. Do not leave your assigned laboratory station without the permission of your teacher.
17. Learn the location of the fire extinguisher, eye wash station and the first aid kit.
18. Fooling around or "horse play" in the laboratory is absolutely forbidden.
19. Do not lift any solutions, glassware or other types of apparatus above eye level.
20. Learn how to transport all materials and equipment safely.
21. Strictly No eating or drinking in the lab at any time.

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Reference: https://www.uft.org/chapters/doe-chapters/lab-specialists/you-should-
know/lab-safety-rules-students

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