This document outlines the mission and objectives for a student teacher to demonstrate safe laboratory practices. The student teacher must [1] model safe behavior during experiments, [2] select age-appropriate investigations that minimize safety risks, and [3] identify and articulate safety rules to students. Additionally, the student teacher will consult Flinn Scientific, the National Science Teachers Association, and their cooperating teacher to assist in developing a safety plan.

1. CHE 302
Laboratory Safety

2. THE MISSION
In fulfilling the role of a high school science educator, a
teacher candidate must demonstrate safe laboratory
practices in the classroom and establish level-appropriate
laboratory procedures and safety rules for students to follow.
MISSION OBJECTIVES
In order to accomplish this important mission, the student
teacher must
Model safe, responsible behavior when performing
chemical demonstrations and conducting experiments.
Select level-appropriate investigations that minimize health
and safety risks to students.
Identify safety rules and protocols that apply to the specific
school setting and articulate those rules and protocols to
students at the beginning of the school year.
Consistently enforce safety rules and protocols.
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3. In addition to the skills and knowledge you have
developed over your collegiate career, you will consult
three additional resources to assist you in this mission.
1. Flinn Scientific
2. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
3. Cooperating Teacher

4. Flinn Scientific
Explore the Flinn Scientific website
Print the safety contract and highlight the safety rules that are
applicable to your classes
Complete the request for safety information to have for your
teaching files.
http://www.flinnsci.com/Sections/Safety/safety.asp

5. National Science Teachers Association-NSTA
Explore the NSTA website. Note their recommendations for district and
school enforced safety plans.
http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/safety.aspx
Print the Safety in the Science Classroom document and highlight the safety
information that you feel is the most critical for your students to know.
http://www.nsta.org/pdfs/SafetyInTheScienceClassroom.pdf

6. Cooperating
Teacher
Discuss lab safety with your cooperating teacher. Identify
the school ’s laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
Explore the laboratory facilities. Make special note of the
lab’s lay-out, chemical storeroom, and safety equipment.