Lesson Plan

Rules Of The Mogwai: Lab Safety And Chemical Properties

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

When you don't follow the rules, bad things can happen! Kick off your next lab safety lesson using a resource from the K20 Center. Pupils partner up to decipher MSDS for common lab chemicals, brainstorm common safety rules and their applications, and create colorful posters to warn others of potential hazards.

73 Views 70 Downloads
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend the lesson by incorporating equipment safety, such as glassware rules and Bunsen burner safety
  • Add a fun interactive to the lesson that features zombies
Classroom Considerations
  • Modify the activities slightly for younger scientists, as the MSDS sheets may be somewhat difficult
Pros
  • The activities are a fresh take on an essential part of the science classroom
  • Teacher's guide is well-organized and contains printables
Cons
  • None