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Safety in the lab and in the classroom is EVERYONE'S responsibility!
This page contains resources and guidelines to make sure you science learning space (classroom or lab) is as safe as it can possibly be for our students. It is expected that all teachers maintain a safe environment when conducting science, demonstrating science, and when students are engaged in authentic science.
Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom from the American Chemical Society, 2011
This document outlines elementary science lab safety guidelines to use in order to make sure you minimize the likelihood of an accident happening in your class.
Exploring Science Safety in the Elementary Setting.
This presentation was part of a workshop on Elementary Science Safety
NSTA--Legal Implications of Duty of Care for Science Instruction
This statement from the National Science Teachers Association outlines the legal obligations and responsibilities of teachers in a science learning environment.
Based on this statement, teachers in Richland Two should not assign potentially harmful science learning experiences as homework where students will not be adequately supervised by a trained educator. This includes both required and optional science homework assignments.
This paper outlines additional guidelines and recommendations for conducting science teaching and learning in safe and responsible manner.
Looking for an elementary student-friendly one-paged on safe science lab practices? From the American Chemical Society.
Guidelines for Safe Handling of Microorganisms
This NSTA position paper offers safety guidelines for handling microorganisms, including mold, in a science classroom.
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