Lesson Plan: Safety in the Laboratory

Lesson 2: Hei Mahi (Do Now)

Do Now on page 6 of your Skills Knowledge Book:

1. Describe what Science is the study of.

2. What is technology?

3. What are the four areas of Science you will study at high school?

4. What does observe mean?

5. What are experiments?

6. How does Science link to technology?

Lesson 2: Exit Task

In your Skills Knowledge Book page 5: 

Write THREE safety rules that were new to you.

Continue with Introduction to Science (5 mins)

Task 1: Pre-Test (10 mins)

Check what students already know about working safely in a Science laboratory. 

Knowledge: Safety in the Laboratory (10 mins)

Includes watching Video: General Safety in Laboratory (3 mins)

Go to:  🌿 Safety in the Laboratory

Group Discussion: My Idea of Safety (10 mins)

Think - Pair - Share

Lab Safety Contract (3 mins)

Go over the contract, students to sign and return to the teacher. 

Drawing: Map of Science Laboratory

Knowledge Book

Homework

Exit Routine

Let's Pack Up Together

Return all materials to the correct container. 

Scan your surroundings for rubbish and put in the bin. 

Put your brown paper bag back into the Year 10 Leadership tray.

Quietly stand behind your chair. Wait for the Karakia leader to begin.