Scientific and engineering practices

7.1(C)

Staying Safe in 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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Staying Safe During Investigations

In science class you will use safety equipment and safe practices during lab, classroom, and field investigations. Texas Education Agency-approved safety standards spell out real requirements, like signing a safety form, waiting for teacher permission, and wearing eye protection whenever there is a chemical, heat, or impact hazard.