Grade 4 Science TEKS 4.1C:Safe Scientific Practices

Learning Target: I can identify safe science practices and safety equipment.

Focuses On:

• Safe practices
• Safety equipment

Builds On:

3.1C:

demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards

Next Level:

5.1C:

demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment during classroom and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards

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This lesson is designed to support student understanding of science safety.

The lesson begins by reviewing standard safe practices, such as those outlined in a science lab safety contract, and tasks students with identifying correct and incorrect procedures within various scenarios and images. It then introduces students to the purpose and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and standard emergency safety equipment.

This lesson serves as a foundational introduction to formal science safety protocols for students.