Science Lab Rules

1. Don’t touch any materials until instructed to do so. 2. If you are cut or burned in any way notify the teacher. 3. Follow instructions exactly! 4. Keep stools flat on the floor. Do not lean in your chair. 5. Never taste a chemical. Never squirt a chemical at someone (even water). Do not play with chemicals. 6. Always use care in carrying liquids in the classroom. 7. When you go outside to do a lab, stay in the defined lab area and follow teacher instructions. 8. Do not mix chemicals unless told to do so. 9. Be sure you follow instructions when using sharp tools. 10. Do not leave glassware on the edge of the table where they might be knocked over. 11. Never touch a hot plate. Assume they are always on and hot enough to burn you. 12. Do not take materials from another group without asking permission. 13. Your lab materials must be put back in their box and your table cleaned up before you will be excused to go to your next class. 14. No running in the classroom. 15. Always wear protective goggles when necessary. 16. Never force glass tubing into dry rubber stoppers. You can cut your self badly. 17. If you break something notify the teacher immediately. You can be charged for breaking lab and class equipment if your actions are negligent.

When you work in groups during lab there are specific rules and procedures to follow:

1. A group leader will be assigned each day. Leaders will rotate with each new lab day. The leader is responsible for getting group materials, knowing the lab procedure so as to help others in the group, and supervising clean-up.

2. The Leader is the only person who is allowed to leave their group during a lab. The leader is responsible for replenishing supplies or asking the teacher for help.

3. Every person in the group must defer to the leader, but the leader is not to be bossy! The leader is an equal in the group. Remember we take turns being leader.

4. Your conduct as a lab group leader will included in your class participation grade

5. The leader will be held responsible for making sure the group successfully cleans up after each day. The leader might have to come in at lunch if there are problems with clean up. All students are responsible to help with clean up!! The leader will report on any problem members.

Sign your initials here, ______that you have read and understand these rules!