SCIENCE
SAFETY CONTRACT
Science is an active, hands-on class. We will be doing
many activities that require the use of sensitive equipment
and potentially hazardous chemicals. Safety
is the # 1 priority in our classroom. To
ensure a safe learning environment, all students will
be instructed in science classroom safety and the student
/ parent / guardian safety contract will be signed
and filed at school. A copy of this contract will also
be kept in your science notebook as a reminder of safe
classroom practices. When necessary safety considerations
will be included on student handouts; they also will
be given orally at the start of each activity.
- I will act responsibly at all times in the classroom.
I understand that horseplay, jokes, and pranks are
not appropriate in a science classroom.
- I will follow all instructions, written and verbal,
about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
- I will not touch any equipment or supplies until
instructed to do so by the teacher.
- I will perform only those activities that have been
authorized by the teacher. I will never do anything
that is not called for by the procedure. I
understand that unauthorized experiments are forbidden.
- I will keep my table and the area around it clean
and neat.
- I will wear my safety goggles whenever we are working
with chemicals or heat. I understand that there are
no exceptions to this rule.
- I will immediately notify the teacher of any emergency.
- I will tie back long hair and baggy clothes while
doing a laboratory activity.
- I know whom to contact for help in case of an emergency.
- I will not take anything out of the classroom without
permission from the teacher.
- I will never eat, drink, or chew gum in the classroom
unless instructed to do so by the teacher. I will not
use classroom equipment as containers for food or drink.
- I will only handle living organisms when authorized
to do so by the teacher.
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