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How Do I Make Sure My Students Follow Science Safety Lab Rules?

At the beginning of each school year and throughout the year, it’s important that we focus on science safety lab rules. Whether you are new to teaching middle school science, a veteran who has done this for years, or a science teacher who is nervous about labs in the classroom, this is for you!  Let’s…

Title with image of students in a lab 3 Ways to Run Your Science Lab Day with Science Lab Safety in Mind
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3 Must-Dos to Run Your Science Lab Day with Science Lab Safety in Mind

Lab days are so much fun and they’re even better when students follow science lab safety! How do we make sure students are engaged and following those important science lab safety rules?   In the first two blog posts in this series, I shared an overview of routines and the beginning of class routines.  We are…

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What is a Science Lab and How Do I Manage It Effectively?

Teaching middle school science is a lot of fun, and kids get excited when most of them finally get the answer to their question, “What is a science lab?”  As teachers we need to make sure we are managing it so students are safe, engaged, and learning.  Oh, and so we are not stressed too.   In…