Class, this is a video on LAB Safety discussing the top 10 rules to follow in LAB.

This is another short cartoon video on LAB Safety.

This is a rap video on LAB Safety.

And finally this video is from Amoeba Sisters, also showing important guidelines to follow in LAB.


***You will be tested on these videos, including the safety rules learned in each one and during class.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT LAB PROCEDURES:

•Notify the teacher of any emergencies.

•Do NOT touch anything unless told to first.

•Do NOT fool around in the LAB.

•Read all LAB procedures first before doing anything.

•Keep aisles clear.

•No food, gum, or drinks allowed.

•Always wash your hands and clean up after yourself.

List of Rules from the Spongebob Activity:
Click on blue link to see the rules--> Rules 1-16 for LAB Safety

LAB Safety H.W.

LAB Safety Activity

*Please study the diagram above and answer the Questions on the back of the handout you received in class. You can click on the picture to make it bigger.

Here's a link to see the picture clearer just in case --> LAB Safety Website link



Summary of LAB Safety Rules:
•Notify the teacher of any emergencies.

•Do NOT touch anything unless told to first.

•Do NOT fool around in the LAB.

•Read all LAB procedures first before doing anything.

•Keep aisles clear.

•No food, gum, or drinks allowed.

•Always wash your hands and clean up after yourself.

Here's a link to a Powerpoint that goes over all the LAB rules too. Just click on it to see it  --> LAB Safety Rules Review

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**Class, if you want to practice for the Test on LAB Safety, take this Online QUIZ to review. The answers are on the bottom of the page. Look at them after you take the Quiz --> Safety QUIZ!

Triple Beam Balance instructions and homework

Here are 2 links on how to use the Triple Beam Balance. Just click on the links below:

1) Instructions for TBB

2) Instructions for TBB, with picture

Reminders:

Triple Beam Balance- used to measure the mass of objects.

uAlways carry a T.B.B. by the base, not the beams!.

uBefore you calculate the mass of an object, make sure the riders are at 0.

uThen calibrate the T.B.B. by turning the little knob at the end (indicator)! But make sure the table is still and its NOT moving.

H.W.- Click on the link below to do the homework. Write and answer all the questions in your notebook-- Homework on Mass vs. Weight

Virtual LAB- Why do things float?

To access the Virtual LAB on "Why do things float?", click on here:

Glencoe Virtual LAB- Why do things float?


This video from StudyJams also discusses Density:
StudyJames- Density (Property of Matter)

Virtual LABs Online

Class, here are websites for Virtual LABs online. Work on a virtual LAB related to the topic we are studying in class and complete the entire lab:

1) SmartScienceLAB

    If you forgot the instructions on how to log in to SmartScience,         click on here --> SmartSci Virtual LAB Instructions

      Also, click here to watch a student video on how to do a             SmartScience Virtual LAB --> Video on how to do a SmartSci LAB

2) Glencoe Virtual LABs

3) BrainPop Virtual LABs

4) Phet Interactive Simulations