Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 24

Conduct safe experiments

Science experiments help us discover how the world works, but laboratories can be dangerous if we are not careful. Following safety rules protects you and your classmates from harm. Every scientist — from beginners to experts — follows safety procedures every time they work in a lab.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify safe and unsafe laboratory practices
2Explain why each safety rule exists in a science lab
3Apply safety procedures before and during experiments

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