Dangerous Procedures

Choose ONE of the following and clear your choice with Ms. B. to ensure no doubles are done.

You will find descriptions of all of these procedures on pages ix - xi in the Science Probe 8 text book.

1. The proper method of smelling chemicals

2. How to dispose of chemicals

3. How to use a bunsen burner

4. What to do with broken glass

5. What to do when an accident occurs

6. How to handle hot objects

7. How to heat a test tube over a flame

8. What to do if you get chemicals on your hands

9. What to do if you get chemicals in your eyes.

10. How to put out a fire in the Lab

11. What to do if someone (not you) catches fire in the Lab

12. What to do if YOU catch fire in the Lab

13. Recognizing Warning Symbols (WHMIS)

14. What safety equipment to wear in Lab.

15. What NOT to wear in the Lab

16. How to heat glass containers properly.

Criteria for the Poster Assignment.

/ 2 marks - poster is done on an 81/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper
/ 2 marks - poster contains a written description of the danger or procedure involved
/ 2 marks - poster contains a colourful, accurate illustration (picture) of the procedure
/ 2 marks - name is written on the BOTTOM LEFT corner of the poster
/ 2 marks - presentation is clear and appropriate


Total 10 marks