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Big Idea:
Big Idea:
Understanding science safety rules and equipment creates a safe environment for scientific investigations
Student Expectations:
Student Expectations:
Ongoing TEKS
Ongoing TEKS
7.1(A) [Tools to Know] Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations
7.1(B) [Tools to Know] Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials.
7.4(A) [Tools to Know] use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beakers, Petri dishes, microscope slides, graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators, water test kits, computers, temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other
7.4(B) [Tools to Know] use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves, and be prepared to use emergency safety equipment, including an eye/face wash, a fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.
Student Learning Targets:
Student Learning Targets:
- I will demonstrate understanding and be able to follow all safety rules in the laboratory
- I will identify and demonstrate how to use all safety and lab equipment correctly
- I will write and describe appropriate lab safety behaviors
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- Why is safety important in science?
- How do scientists conduct safe scientific investigations?
- How are different pieces of lab equipment best suited for certain investigations?
Extra Information:
Extra Information:
Adopted Textbook: Texas STEM, McGraw-Hill
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