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Scope on Safety: Shedding light on laser pointer safety
Journal Article |
With the introduction of physics concepts at the elementary and middle school grades resulting from the National Science Education Standards and No Child Left Behind legislation, teachers are looking for exciting…
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Safety First: Feather, Feet, and Fin Safety in the Classroom
Journal Article |
This article describes the safety and responsibility issues that come with using animals in the classroom.
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Scope on Safety: How to prevent a shattering safety experience
Journal Article |
A study done several years ago indicated that over half of the science laboratory accidents reviewed involved glassware. However, the risk of injury can be reduced if appropriate safety guidelines are followed. This…
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Scope on Safety: Digging up the dirt on soil safety
Journal Article |
Should middle school science teachers be concerned about students bringing in unknown sources of soil to work on in class as the activity suggests? The science is well intended, but is it safe? What are some possible…
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Scope on Safety: Test Your Metal (Safety Knowledge)
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the safety of various metals commonly used in middle school science lab activities.