Scientific and engineering practices

6.1(C)

Staying Safe During Science Investigations

Use appropriate safety equipment and practices during laboratory, classroom, and field investigations as outlined in Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards.

Part of The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models

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Intro

Staying Safe During Investigations

By the end of this lesson, you will choose and use the right safety equipment and safe practices during lab, classroom, and field investigations, following Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards. Investigations happen in three settings: the science lab, your classroom, and outdoors in the field.