Safety in the lab: Lesson 1
Learning intention
To introduce policies,
procedures, and
expectations for 2024.
To understand the
importance of following
the lab rules to ensure
the safety of own and
others in the lab
Success criteria
I am aware of the
requirements for
myself in 7SCID
I can interact with
peers in a productive
and positive manner.
I can follow lab rules
to ensure the safety
of own and others in
the lab.
Lesson overview
Get to know each
other activity
Introduce policies,
procedures and
expectations for 2024.
Introduce lab
equipment.
Let’s get to know each other
I’m Dishani Kithalawalana (Mrs Kith)
Tell us your name and what want to be in the
future (career in the future)
A reminder about expectations: Learning, respect and safety
Procedures
Google Classroom
Classwork and homework will be assigned on Google Classroom. (Google classroom code
y6mwn2i
b. Digital tasks (google docs, etc) need to be turned in on Google Classroom by the
due date
Hard Copy Worksheets Glue completed work in exercise book
3. Note Taking
Take notes in your exercise book
Exercise books will be checked periodically for completion (every first Friday and
every second
Monday)
Class expectations: Admin and classwork
Complete all assigned classwork in class
Complete all assigned homework by the due date.
Next science lesson, unless otherwise mentioned
Check Google Classroom DAILY for classwork/announcements
Class merits
Class Merits can be earned through a variety of ways:
Exceptional consideration for others
Excellence in class tasks/assignments
Significant improvement in classwork/behaviour
Consequences
When class expectations are not met, consequences will follow:
Recess/Lunch detention
Conversation with the head teacher
Phone call to parents
Monitoring cards
What do you bring to Science class?
Check that you are bringing the following equipment
to your Science classes.
Closed leather shoes (If you are not in the correct
footwear, you may not be allowed to do the practicals)
Exercise book
Planner/Diary
Writing materials (Pens, pencils)
Ruler (non-metal ones)
Gluestick
Scissors
Eraser
Coloured pencils or textas
Safety goggles (You can bring your own from your
BBHS book pack. You can also borrow school ones on
the day)
A Science Lab - “Spot the difference”
Science Laboratories contain various items that may be different to a regular
classroom.
Have a look at the images from the next few slides, and write down all the things
that can
only be found in a Science lab.
Spot the difference between a science lab and a regular classroom.
Spot the difference between a science lab and a regular classroom.
Spot the difference between a science lab and a regular classroom.
Spot the difference between a science lab and a regular classroom.
Things that are only found in a science lab…
Chemicals
Scientific equipment
Lab benches with sinks
Eye wash
Chemical shower
Fume Cupboard
Gas and electrical switches
Warning signs
Lab Safety - Why is it important?
Lab Safety Form
Safety is the number one priority!
Being safe means we get to do more
experiments because we can be trusted to be
responsible.
Follow the teachers instructions at all times.
You will be given a copy of this
form to sign during your first
Science lesson.
Lab Safety Form
You will be given a copy of this
form to sign during your first
Science lesson.
Laptop Policy Form
Research is important in Science
Follow these rules when using the laptops
You will be given a copy of this
form to sign during your first
Science lesson.
What students get up to in Science…
What students get up to in Science…
What students get up to in Science…
What students get up to in Science…
What students get up to in Science…
What students get up to in Science…
Topics that you are learning in Year 7!
Term 1:
Working Scientifically Skills (naming and using equipment, Bunsen Burner license,
scientific diagrams, graphing, variables, the scientific method)
Particle theory & States of matter (Chemistry)
Term 2:
Living things, classification & cells (Biology)
Term 3:
May the force be with you (Physics)
Term 4:
Space, Earth & water (Earth & Environmental)
Common laboratory equipment
Equipment
name
Image
Scientific drawing
Use
Thermometer
Measuring temperature
Bunsen burner
To heat samples
Conical flask
Mix two or more substances
Tripod
Holds equipment when being heated
Common laboratory equipment
Equipment
name
Image
Scientific drawing
Use
Gauze mat
Stops equipment falling through the
hole when being heated
Retort stand
Holds equipment with a clamp
Evaporating dish
Heating material at a high temperature
Test tube rack
Holds test tubes
Common laboratory equipment
Equipment
name
Image
Scientific drawing
Use
Measuring
cylinder
Measures liquids
Beaker
Holds liquids and can be used for
pouring
Test tubes
A piece of glass that holds small
samples of liquids
Watch glass
Glass that is used to hold samples or
evaporates liquids
