Lab safety rules - signed! - Lynn Saraiva | Laabri

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 7th Grade science curriculum offers a broad and varied course based on concepts from each of the major science strands in Physics, Biology and Earth Sciences.

UNIT 1: Am I What I eat?

How does what I eat impact on my wellbeing? How does digestion work? What are the main food groups and why are they important?

UNIT 2: How does my body work?

How does my brain respond to stimuli? How do the systems in my body work together?

UNIT 3: Can I predict the weather?

What makes the weather change? Can we predict the weather? What impact do humans have?

UNIT 4: Does matter matter?

What is matter made of? How are energy, matter and mass connected? How can I keep a drink warm How is energy transferred?

UNIT 5: What on Earth Happened?

How are geological events related to life on Earth? How can we predict geological events? Which jobs can I do related to Earth Science?

The overall aim of the course is for students to learn how scientific ideas apply to the world around them, making science more relevant to their everyday experiences. Students will develop skills of the scientific method enabling them to ask relevant questions, make predictions, test their ideas and plan and carry out investigations. They will also acquire problem-solving skills through hands-on projects and practical activities and cooperative learning.

Students are expected to use metric units in all work.

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Which unit do you think you'll find the easiest?

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HOMEWORK AND EXTRA HELP

* Homework will be set periodically. When homework is assigned, it is important that it is completed and returned on time.

* If students are absent from class, it is the student’s responsibility to complete work missed. They are encouraged to use Power School Learning as the main resource.

* Extra Help is available by appointment with Ms Saraiva.

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EXPECTATIONS

1. Be Timely. If you are held back by another teacher or by the office, remember to ask for a late note.

2. Be Prepared. Students should be prepared for each lesson with all their supplies, homework completed and a ready-to-give-it-my-best attitude.

3. Be Safe. Following the Laboratory Safety rules is non-negotiable.

4. Be Respectful. Respect others – with your words, your actions, and your behavior choices. Respect property by being careful with science equipment and using tools appropriately. Remember we aim to live by the 3 C’s – Caring, Community, Culture

5. Be Attentive. Listen to other students’ ideas and points of view. Listen to the teacher. This includes being quiet when the teacher or your peers are talking.

6. Be Brave. Take a chance – on participation, on new ideas, on answers. You won’t know how much you can do until you TRY!

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Which expectation will you find the easiest? Why?

ASSESSMENTS

Quarterly marks are based on a range of assessment methods including: tests, quizzes, projects, lab reports, class activities and performance in experiments. The majority of all assessed work will take place in class. Science performance is assessed in 6 categories which represent key skill areas: Understanding, Application, Analysis, Investigation, Communication, and Learning Behaviours.

Students will work on a variety of investigations, individual and group projects, and unit tests. Rubrics will be given in advance for all assignments.

LAB RULES

1. Only enter a lab when told to do so by a teacher. Never rush about or throw things in the lab. Keep your bench and floor area clear, with bags and coats well out of the way.

2. Follow instructions precisely; check bottle labels carefully and keep tops on bottles except when pouring liquids from them; only touch or use equipment and materials when told to do so by a teacher; never remove anything from the lab without permission.

3. Wear eye protection when told to do so and keep it on from the very start until all practical work is finished and cleared away.

4.When using naked flames (eg, Bunsen or spirit burners or candles), make sure that ties, hair, baggy clothing etc are tied back or tucked away.

5. Always stand up when working with hazardous substances or when heating things so you can quickly move out of the way if you need to.

6. Never taste anything or put anything in your mouth in the laboratory. If you get something in your mouth, spit it out at once and wash your mouth out with lots of water. Tell your teacher.

7. Always wash your hands carefully after handling chemicals, microbes or animal and plant material.

8. If you are burnt or a chemical splashes on your skin, wash the affected part at once with lots of water. Tell your teacher immediately.

9. Never put waste solids in the sink. Put them in the bin unless your teacher instructs you otherwise.

10. Wipe up all small spills and report bigger ones to your teacher.

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Choose one rule and make a short illustration. You can draw it on paper and upload a photo or draw directly

Students will be using online resources available on their iPads initially. Should they require, they will be provided with exercise books. Students must bring a fully charged iPad to every lesson, together with other school supplies.

Please note the EXPECTATIONS of coming prepared to class.

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What will you do if your iPad is running out of charge at school?

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Please ask your parents to read over this page and your answers. You will need to ask them to sign a piece of paper and upload that signature as proof that they have read this. Make sure that if the signature is illegible, that the name of the person signing is clearly written underneath. A copy of this is available at all times (without your replies) on PowerSchoolLearning.