1. How do we explore science safely?

2. Using the right equipment
Equipment is the name given to the beakers, burners, flasks, stands and 
other items used in the laboratory. 
The equipment helps us to do experiments and to do them safely.
Some of the names might sound unfamiliar to you but you will
soon learn what each piece of equipment is called and how it is used. 
The equipment in our school laboratory may look slightly different 
because each laboratory has its own types of equipment. 
Some items of equipment can be used together in an experiment. 
Equipment placed together for an experiment is called apparatus.

3. To show others how to set up an experiment, scientists write 
a list of the equipment needed and drawings that show 
how it is set up.
Scientists have a quick and simple way to show scientific 
equipment. They use drawings called scientific diagrams. 
Using scientific diagrams means you don’t have to be an 
artist to be a good scientist and you have more time 
to do the experiments.

4. The procedure for drawing scientific diagrams:
Draw clearly and neatly.
Use a sharp led pencil.
Draw the equipment from the side view. (not the top view)
Don’t show any detail, just a simple outline. (no shading)
Draw lines using a ruler.
Print labels neatly and connect them to the diagram with a line or arrow. (annotating)
Spell labels correctly. (Incorrect spelling makes good science look bad!)
Diagrams should be between 6 and 10 centimetres high.

5. Types of equipment

8. Scientific drawings

9. Over to you! Beaker Retort Stand Measuring Cylinder Bunsen Burner
Filter Funnel
Conical Flask
Tripod Stand
Test Tube
Stirring Rod
Gauze Mat
Evaporating Dish
Watch Glass
Thermometer
Holder
Test Tube Rack
Metal Tongs
Spatula

10. WORKBOOK activity 1.3
Page 5, Questions 1 & 2

11. Safety in the laboratory

12. Poster Task:
Design a safety poster to be displayed in the science laboratory
- Include text and images