Lab Equipment and safety Pre-Assessment

Master lab safety and equipment! This pre-assessment checks your knowledge of essential science lab practices.

Sort each scenario into either "Correct Lab Safety," or "Violating Lab Safety" Think about what you remember from previous years in science. You are going to rock it!!! Correct Lab Safety When injured in the lab you first notify the teacher. Horse play is never allowed. Safety goggles must be worn at all times during a lab. When disposing of chemicals you should follow the lab safety procedures and instructions. When heating a test tube you should always point it away from others. Closed toe shoes are appropriate for the lab. Violating Lab Safety If you do not understand part of the lab procedure you should figure it out as you do the lab. Aprons must be worn only when handling hazardous chemicals. Long hair should not be tied back. You should dispose of broken glass in the trash can. Shoes appropriate for the weather are adequate for lab. It is okay to eat snacks in the lab. Equipment Matching Match each piece of equipment with their description. Microscope Used to magnify organisms to cellular level. Graduated Cylinder Used to measure volume of an irregularly shaped object. Pipette Used for measuring out or transferring small amounts of liquid. Thermometer Used to measure temperature. Beaker A cylindrical glass container used in laboratories. It usually has a lip at the top. Bunsen Burner Small adjustable gas burner. Funnel A tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. Used for guiding liquid into a small opening. Test tube rack Used to hold test tubes. Tongs Used to hold a hot test tube. Test tube brush Used to clean test tubes. Safety glasses To be worn to protect your eyes. Heatproof mat Protects the bench from scolding and spills. Lab safety Spot the hazards in the image above.