1. Safety and Lab Tools Scientific Inquiry #1

2. Vocabulary Investigation

3. What is an Investigation? An investigation is a study or experiment done to learn more about a natural occurrence. While doing science investigations, you will be asked to follow safety rules.

4. Safety in the Lab Before you experiment: Make sure the teacher or an adult is present to supervise. Make sure the teacher or an adult is present to supervise. Read the instructions for each science activity before you begin. Read the instructions for each science activity before you begin. Wear safety equipment that your teacher tells you to. If your hair is long, tie it back if asked to do so. Wear safety equipment that your teacher tells you to. If your hair is long, tie it back if asked to do so.

5. Safety in the Lab During the experiment: Follow the instructions step by step in the order that they are presented. Follow the instructions step by step in the order that they are presented. Never run in the lab or play games during an experiment. Never run in the lab or play games during an experiment. Do not bring food or drink into the classroom on lab days. Do not bring food or drink into the classroom on lab days. Check to see that all containers are labeled so that you know what substances they hold. Check to see that all containers are labeled so that you know what substances they hold.

6. Safety in the Lab During an experiment (cont.): Substances used in experiments can be dangerous. Only taste them or smell them if your teacher tells you to. Substances used in experiments can be dangerous. Only taste them or smell them if your teacher tells you to. Mix ingredients only as your activity instructs. Playing with ingredients may create dangerous substances. Mix ingredients only as your activity instructs. Playing with ingredients may create dangerous substances. Remember, knives and scissors are sharp. Cut away from your body. Remember, knives and scissors are sharp. Cut away from your body.

7. Safety in the Lab After the experiment is done: Ask your teacher what to do with the unused ingredients in the containers. Ask your teacher what to do with the unused ingredients in the containers. Follow your teacher’s instructions to clean up your work area. Follow your teacher’s instructions to clean up your work area. Make sure you turn off all lights, switches, burners or faucets. Make sure you turn off all lights, switches, burners or faucets.

8. Intro to Safety Symbols Some investigations that you will be asked to do include safety symbols. These symbols alert you to particular safety concerns and remind you to pay close attention to the cautions.

9. Safety Equipment Symbols This symbol means that safety goggles must be worn.

10. Safety Equipment Symbols This symbols means that gloves must be worn during the experiment.

11. Safety Equipment Symbols This symbol means that an apron or other protective clothing must be worn.

12. Safety Equipment Symbols This symbols tells you that you must use electrical safety guidelines.

13. Safety Equipment Symbols This symbol means that you should not use an open flame during the investigation.

14. Safety Equipment Symbols This symbol means that there are poisonous chemicals that you will be working with.