Safer Science: Safety in Science Instruction

Journal Article | January 2016

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses NSTA's position paper "Safety and School Science Instruction." It encourages K–12 school leaders and…

Scope on Safety: Responding to Laboratory Accidents

Journal Article | June 2016

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the need for ongoing safety training based on legal safety standards and better professional practices.

Safer Science: Computer Safety in the Lab

Journal Article | October 2010

Today, it is common to find desktops, laptops, netbooks, and specialized handheld devices in the science lab, and the internet is often used for research and collaboration between learners. The pervasive use of computer…

Scope on Safety: Common sense and chemicals

Journal Article | December 2009

This month’s column features two true stories about the use of chemicals in the middle school science classroom. The lesson of these stories is simple. Certainly, it is prudent to have age-appropriate experiences in…

Safer Science: Heed Safety Documents

Journal Article | March 2015

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the importance of sharing updated safety information with department supervisors and school…

Scope on Safety: An Ounce of Preventive Maintenance

Journal Article | March 2015

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue provides a short list of maintenance issues and associated safety problems that might arise if the physical plant of your school laboratory is…

Scope on Safety: Safer Science Kits

Journal Article | September 2015

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the safety concerns regarding science activity kits.