Co-op Science Safety

 Are you a new Co-op instructor?  Many of you teaching science for a Co-op are veteran teachers from private and public schools, just as I am.  It’s likely you already have a binder with lab safety tips.  New instructors may not be familiar with these resources.  One excellent document is from the American Chemical Society (ACS): Guidelines for Chemical Laboratory Safety in Secondary Schools.  This guide is probably more than you need; however there is good information about Material Safety Sheets, formerly MSDS.  My kids and their families sign Flinn’s Safety Contract.  I keep a folder in my classroom.  Flinn has a Safety test, too.  Texas Gateway has a safety series online I used when I taught remotely during COVID.  Here is What Not To Do Lab graphic and Kids, Don’t Try This.  Yes, it’s a lot!  Follow the links and see which activities are most useful for your group.  Lab safety is about common sense, which may or may not be abundance in your class.