Hurumanu - Science Laboratory introduction

Aim: To learn about  the expected behaviour in a science laboratory.

Our R9 Class Treaty

1.    Quiet voices
2.    Sitting with appropriate people
3.   Not fidgetting
4.   Not disrupting
5.  Respecting equipment
6.   Malting good choices         

Safety in a laboratory.

How do we work in this laboratory?

1. Beginning and End of class: Lining up, Entry, Seating, 
2. Equipment tray: equipment list and details.

• Test tube_use for most experiments using liquid.They have a bung that goes in the top.
• Conical Flask- used for experiments with liquid up to 150 m.The flask has a rubber bung for the top and the glass is heat proof.
• Glass Stirring rod- A 20cm glass rod to stir and mix any liquids together.
• Test tube tongs- These are used to hold a hot test tube after an experiment.
• Spatula-For holding very small amounts of chemical powders
• Funnel
• Measuring Cylinder-this is used to meausre liquids for experiments.The liquids will be poured to beaker or test tube once measured out.