Everyday Behaviour

   Hello, again. Don't expect a long note next time.
       - Me

   Aim: To learn how to behave in a Science Laboratory

1. Pay attention.
2. Act responsibly around dangerous objects.
3.  Do not run.
4. Put your bag under your desk.
5. No food in the laboratory.
6. Do not sniff or taste substances.
7. Do not play with laboratory equipment.

Safety in a laboratory.

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1.   Follow the instructions given to you by the teacher .
2.   You must not enter the laboratory without your teacher.
3.   Report all breakages to your teacher.
4.   You must never eat or drink in a laboratory .
5.   Shoes must be worn at all times.
6.   If you spill something you should tell your teacher immediately.
7.  You should wash your hands after every practical activity.
8. You should know what you are doing. If in doubt ask your teacher.
9. Never taste or sniff chemicals.

In your group discuss how the following scenarios could be dangerous.

1. Not putting your bag under your desk.
2. Running around in the laboratory.
3. Not wearing shoes in a laboratory.
4. Shaking a test tube with your thumb over its mouth?

How do we work in this laboratory?

1. Beginning and End of class: Lining up, Entry, Seating, 
2. Equipment tray: equipment list and details.

• Test tube - used  for most experiments using liquids.They have a bung that goes in the top.
• Conical Flask - used for experiments with liquid up to 150 ml. The flask has a rubber bung for the top and the glass is heat proof.
• Glass Stirring rod - A 20cm glass rod used to stir and mix any liquids together.
• Test tube tongs - These are used to hold a hot test tube after an experiment.
• Spatula - For holding very small amounts of chemical powders.
• Funnel
• Measuring Cylinder - this is used to measure liquids for experiments. The liquids will be poured into a beaker or test tube once measured out.

Laboratory Equipment:

Funnel

Measuring Flasks (Large-left, small-right)

Test Tube Tongs/Holders

Conical Flasks

Glass Stirring Rod

Spatula

...and two measuring cylinders. 

 Well, that's it. I hope you liked this blog, if you did, please provide me some feedback for future blog posts. (Except after the school year, however.)

          - Me