The Earth Science laboratory is where you will be working to complete exercises that will help you better understand the concepts of Earth Science. While working in the laboratory it is important for you to work carefully for your safety and the safety of the other students in the room. You can avoid accidents by knowing and following safe laboratory techniques. Your job in this laboratory exercise is to identify hazards and preventative measures. Brainstorm with your group members to choose the best ones. Use the classroom or the outside world as your resource.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this laboratory you will be able to:

I. Describe safe laboratory procedures

2. Identify safety equipment in the classroom

3. Classify laboratory behaviors as safe or unsafe