Safety Contract for 7

th
Grade Integrated Science
PURPOSE
Science is a hands-on laboratory class. However, science activities may have potential hazards.
Safety in the science classroom is an important part of the scientific process. To ensure a safe
classroom, a list of rules has been developed and is called the Science Safety Contract. These
rules must be followed at all times. Additional safety instructions will be given for each activity.
o science student will be allowed to participate in science activities until this contract has been
signed by both the student and a parent or guardian.
SAFETY RULES
!. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the science room. Horseplay, practical
"o#es, and pran#s will not be tolerated.
$. %ollow all written and verbal instructions carefully. As# your teacher &uestions if you do not
understand the instructions.
'. (o not touch any e&uipment, supplies, or other materials in the science room without
permission from the teacher.
). *erform only authorized and approved e+periments. (o not conduct any e+periments when the
teacher is out of the room.
,. ever eat, drin#, chew gum, or taste anything in the science room.
-. .eep hands away from face, eyes, and mouth while using science materials or when wor#ing
with chemicals. /ash your hands with soap and water before leaving the science room.
0. /ear safety glasses or goggles when instructed. ever remove safety glasses or goggles during
an e+periment. There will be no e+ceptions to this rule1
2. .eep your wor# area and the science room neat and clean. 3ring only your laboratory
instructions, wor#sheets, and writing instruments to the wor# area.
4. Clean all wor# areas and e&uipment at the end of the e+periment. 5eturn all e&uipment clean
and in wor#ing order to the proper storage area.
!6. %ollow your teacher7s instructions to dispose of any waste materials generated in an
e+periment.
!!. 5eport any accident 8fire, spill, brea#age, etc.9, in"ury 8cut, burn, etc.9, or hazardous condition
8bro#en e&uipment, etc.9 to the teacher immediately.
!$. Consider all chemicals used in the science room to be dangerous. (o not touch or smell any
chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so.
!'. ever open storage cabinets or enter the prep:storage room without permission from the
teacher.
!). (o not remove chemicals, e&uipment, supplies, or animals from the science room without
permission from the teacher.
!,. Handle all glassware with care. ever pic# up hot or bro#en glassware with your bare hands.
!-. ;se e+treme caution when using matches, a burner, or hot plate. <nly light burners when
instructed and do not put anything into a flame unless specifically instructed to do so. (o not
leave a lit burner unattended.
!0. =earn where the safety e&uipment is located and how to use it. .now where the e+its are
located and what to do in case of an emergency or fire drill.
!2. >f these safety rules are not followed you will be as#ed to leave the lab and you will lose all
points for the lab assignment.
!4. There is a ,? minimum brea#age charge. >f you brea# any science e&uipment you will be
re&uired to pay for its replacement.
AGREEMENT
>, @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ,
8student7s name9 have read and
understand each of the above safety
rules set forth in this contract. >
agree to follow them to ensure not
only my own safety but also the safety
of others in the science classroom or
laboratory. > also agree to follow the
general rules of appropriate behavior
for a classroom at all times to avoid
accidents and to provide a safe learning
environment for everyone. >
understand that if > do not follow all
the rules and safety precautions, > will
not be allowed to participate in science
activities.
Stdent Na!e "Print#
Stdent Signatre
$ate
$ear Parent or Gardian%
/e feel that you should be
informed of the school7s effort to create
and maintain a safe science classroom:
laboratory environment.
*lease read the list of safety rules. o
student will be permitted to perform
science activities unless this contract
is signed by both the student and
parent:guardian and is on file with
the teacher. Aour signature on this
contract indicates that you have read
this Science Safety Contract,
reviewed it with your child, and are
aware of the measures ta#en to
ensure the safety of your son:daughter
in the science classroom.
Parent&Gardian Signatre
$ate
Important questions:
Does your child wear contact lenses?
Y or N
Is your child color blind?
Y or N
Does your child have any allergies?
Y or N
If so, Please list on bac!