Safety in the Secondary Science Classroom “Look-fors” Present Needs Absent Improvement Objective of laboratory exercise clearly displayed Students engaged in laboratory activity Teacher acting as a facilitator in student learning Teacher monitoring laboratory activities at all time Safety Rules reviewed before every laboratory exercise Safety data sheets available upon request for all chemicals that are used in laboratory activity Uniform enforcement of safety procedures in the classroom Appropriate protective equipment is being worn by all students and the teacher (Goggles and other equipment as appropriate for the activity) Appropriate clothing is worn by all students and the teacher (long pants, close toed shoes, hair back, etc.) Signed safety contracts available for each student on request Safety rules and charts posted Food/drinks not in the lab Excess clutter not present in the lab Emergency equipment clear of obstruction Exits and aisles clear of obstruction/no tripping hazards Doors not propped open Appropriate supplies available Teacher always present with students in lab Chemicals in designated areas during lab Chemical containers are closed and in good condition Fume hood is not used as permanent storage All chemical containers are appropriately labeled Waste disposal is explained and containers are clearly labeled Time is allotted during instructional period for laboratory
Safety “Look-fors” in the Secondary Science Classroom Present Needs Improvement Absent Objective of laboratory exercise clearly displayed Students engaged in laboratory activity Teacher acting as a facilitator in student learning Teacher monitoring laboratory activities at all time Safety Rules reviewed before every laboratory exercise Safety data sheets available upon request for all chemicals that are used in laboratory activity Uniform enforcement of safety procedures in the classroom Appropriate protective equipment is being worn by all students and the teacher (Goggles and other equipment as appropriate for the activity) Appropriate clothing is worn by all students and the teacher (long pants, close toed shoes, hair back, etc.) Signed safety contracts available for each student on request Safety rules and charts posted Food/drinks not in the lab Excess clutter not present in the lab Emergency equipment clear of obstruction Exits and aisles clear of obstruction/no tripping hazards Doors not propped open Appropriate supplies available Teacher always present with students in lab Chemicals in designated areas during lab Chemical containers are closed and in good condition Fume hood is not used as permanent storage All chemical containers are appropriately labeled Waste disposal is explained and containers are clearly labeled Time is allotted during instructional period for laboratory