MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE  SAFETY CONTRACT

PURPOSE:

Science is a hands-on laboratory class at times. Safety in the science classroom is an important part of the scientific process. To ensure a safe classroom, a list of rules has been developed and is called the Science Safety Contract. These rules must be followed at all times. Additional safety instructions will be given for each activity.

No science student will be allowed to participate in science activities until this contract has been signed by both the student and a parent or guardian.

SAFETY RULES

1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the science room. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks will not be tolerated.

2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. Ask your teacher questions if you do not understand the instructions.

3. Do not touch any equipment, supplies or other materials in the science room without permission from the teacher.

4. Never eat, drink, or taste anything in the science room unless given specific instructions from your teacher to do so.

5. Keep hands away from face, eyes, and mouth while using science materials.

7. Keep your work area and the science room neat and clean. Bring only your laboratory instructions, worksheets, and writing instruments to the work area.

8. Clean all work areas at the end of the lab activity.

9. Follow your teacher’s directions to dispose of any waste materials generated in a lab activity.

10. Report any accident, spills or breakage, to the teacher immediately.

11. Consider all chemicals in the science room to be hazardous. Do not touch or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so.

12. Never open storage cabinets without permission.

13. Do not remove any materials, including products from lab activities, from the science lab without the teacher’s permission.

AGREEMENT

I,__________________   have read and understand each of the above safety rules set forth in this contract. I agree to follow them to ensure not only my own safety but also the safety of others in the science classroom.  I also agree to follow the general rules of appropriate behavior for a classroom at all times to avoid accidents and to provide a safe learning environment for everyone. I understand that if I do not follow all the rules and safety precautions, I will not be allowed to participate in science activities.

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Student signature

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Dear Parent or Guardian:

I feel that you should be informed of my efforts to create and maintain a safe science classroom. Please read the list of safety rules. No student will be permitted to perform science activities unless this contract is signed by both the student and parent/guardian and returned to me.  Your signature on the contract indicates that you have read this Science Safety Contract, reviewed it with your child, and are aware of the measures taken to ensure the safety of your son/daughter in the science classroom.

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Parent/Guardian Signature

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Date

Important questions:

Does your child wear contact lenses?

Y or N

Does your child have any allergies?

Y or N

If so, please list: