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Which subject	Science
What topic	Lab safety
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Lab Safety

Subject

Science

Topic

Lab Safety

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 8

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for safe laboratory practices and responsible usage of scientific apparatus.

Objectives

• Understand the importance of laboratory safety.
• Identify key safety equipment and their uses.
• Recognize the appropriate behaviors and protocols in a lab setting.
• Develop a personal safety plan for conducting experiments.

Materials

• Lab safety handout
• Safety goggles (1 per student)
• Lab coats (optional)
• Safety equipment posters (fire extinguisher, eyewash station, first aid kit)
• Whiteboard and markers

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Lab Safety	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of lab safety. Ask students why they think safety is important in a lab environment. Share a personal story or recent incident.
2	Key Safety Equipment	10 mins	Show posters of safety equipment and explain their purpose. Discuss items such as goggles, gloves, and fire extinguishers. Ensure students understand their uses.
3	Lab Behaviors	5 mins	Describe correct and incorrect behaviors in the lab. Use role-play or scenarios to illustrate these behaviors.
4	Personal Safety Plan	5 mins	Have students create their own personal safety plan for lab experiments, including steps they will take to ensure safety and what to do in case of an emergency.
5	Review and Homework	5 mins	Recap key points from the lesson. Distribute homework handout (worksheets on lab safety). Explain that it will be checked for understanding but not presented.

Homework

• Complete a worksheet on lab safety, including labeling safety equipment and answering questions about safety practices.
• Submit the worksheet in the next class for assessment.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through student engagement during discussions and group activities.
• Review completed homework for understanding and retention of lab safety concepts.

Adjustments for Diverse Learners

• Provide additional resources or modified worksheets for students who need them.
• Pair students for discussion to encourage collaborative learning.

Conclusion

Wrap up by reinforcing the importance of lab safety and encourage students to ask questions if they are unsure about any safety protocols in future labs.

Lesson script