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Competency 24 Safe and Proper Laboratory Processes
TExES EC-6 Generalist Test
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11/02/2010

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Safety Issues
Definition
Teachers should always review this before a science activity...
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4 children
Definition
for science safety, limit the number of cooperative groups to a manageable number of...
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lab safety rules
Definition
students should read and sign lab safety contracts to ensure that all students are aware of the...
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True
Definition

True or False:

always add acids to water when working with chemicals

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slanted and away from you and others
Definition
when working with chemicals in a test tube, how should the test tube be?
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  1. apron
  2. goggles
  3. gloves
Definition
name 3 things students should always wear when working with chemicals
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outdated chemicals
Definition
follow directions described in the material safety data sheet to properly dispose of...
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storage and disposal of chemicals
Definition
  • should be stored on wood shelve
  • stored at eye level
  • stored in containers with date, exp. date, safety precautions  for handling
  • separated by reaction type; ex. acid in one place, base in another place
  • waste should be disposed of properly

these are all procedures for the...

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Field Investigations
Definition
  • do not touch animals or plants without adult permission
  • never reach under rocks or inside of holes
  • wear safety gloves
  • ask adult to pick up litter

are procedures when following...

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inspect objects like rocks and leaves before students handle them
Definition
an important safety consideration to emphasize before a nature field trip is to...
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electricity
Definition
  • keep hands dry
  • don't use extension cords
  • do not use recently used electricial devices

are 3 safety procedures for...

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safety precautions
Definition
students should be instructed on this for handling live organisms
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live animals in the classroom
Definition
teachers should educate themselves about the safe and responsible use of...
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alternate shelter
Definition
this should be provided to animals when potentially harmful chemicals are being used or when school is not in session...
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as close to nature as possible
Definition
how should the habitat of animals be?
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short periods of time
Definition
insects, frogs, and fish should be kept for how long?
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sight and sound
Definition
the two senses used when conducting science labs
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rain gauge
Definition
tool used to measure how much rain has fallen
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barometer
Definition
tool used to measure air pressures and predict changes in weather
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stereoscopes
Definition
this device allows for magnification of objects too large for a microscope
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fire extinguisher
Definition
it is designed to prevent oxygen from reaching a combustible material
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pH tester
Definition
it is used to test if a chemical is strong enough to dissolve living tissues
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dialysis tubing
Definition
a device used to stimulate the way materials move in and out of a cell
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hand lens
Definition
easy to carry on a field trip; makes objects look bigger than they really are
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fume hood or goggles
Definition
safety device that prevents chemical splash
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microscope
Definition
a tool used to investigate living organisms
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petri dish
Definition
a shallow round dish used to grow live organisms
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spring scale
Definition

this type of scale is:

  • measured in newtons
  • used to measure weight up to 20 newtons
  • used to measure fruits and vegetables
  • can be found in grocery stores
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balance scale
Definition

it is used to measure the mass of an object

 

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graduated cylinders
Definition
  • the most accurate device used for measuring liquid volume
  • holds up to 100 milliliters
  • can be glass or plastic
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non-standard tools of measurement
Definition

may not be reliable but appropriate

examples include:

  • marbles/paperclips to measure mass
  • body parts to measure length
  • sticks to measure length
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standard tools of measurement
Definition

they give precise and reliable measurements

examples include:

  • rulers, meter sticks, balance scale, graduated cylinder, clocks, calculators
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celcius scale
Definition
scientists use this to measure air and liquid temperatures
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instruments used for measuring
Definition
thermometers, graduated cylinders, beakers, flasks, and balance scales are all...
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reading the bottom of the meniscus
Definition
the accurate reading of liquid volume in a cylinder can be done by...
Term
beakers or flasks
Definition
  • these are basic storage and chemical handling containers
  • marked @ 5-25 ml
  • flatter at the bottom and holds more liquid
Term
length
Definition
tape measures, rulers, yard sticks, centimeter rulers, and meter sticks are all tools use to measure...
Term
the metric system using liter
Definition
the basic unit for measuring volume in science is...
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volume
Definition
  • cubic meter is used to measure a solid such as a box.  the formula is l x w x h
  • liter is used to measure liquid; a graduated cylinder is used

these are 2 ways to measure...

Term
deca
Definition
  • symbol is "da"
  • means 10
  • base unit multiple is 10
Term
milli
Definition
  • symbol is "m"
  • means thousandth
  • base unit is written as 0.001
  • fraction equivalent is 1/1000
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centi
Definition
  • means hundredth
  • symbol is "c"
  • base unit multiple is 0.01
  • fraction equivalent is 1/100
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kilo
Definition
  • symbol is "k"
  • means thousand
  • base unit multiple is 1000
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hecto
Definition
  • symbol is "h"
  • means hundred
  • base unit multiple is 100
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deci
Definition
  • symbol is "d"
  • means tenth
  • base unit multiple is 0.1
  • fraction equivalent is 1/10
Term
use millimeters
Definition

for small lengths like finger tips

10 of these = 1 centimeter

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mass
Definition
  • the amount of matter an object has; example - a marble has greater of this than a cotton ball
  • not affected by gravity
  • a balance scale is used to measure it
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mass
Definition
  • use kilograms for large objects like a can of juice or block of cheese
  • use grams to measure small objects liek a coin, marble, pencil, small rock
  • use milligrams to measure very small objects like pebbles

are examples of how to measure...

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volume
Definition
use liters for liquids like milk or juice to measure...
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volume by immersion
Definition
  • to measure the volume of a solid object, place the object in a water filled cylinder
  • the increase in the volume of water is equal to the volume of the irregular shaped object

this is known as...

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precise and accurate
Definition
example of all the darts landing close together in a bulls eye would be
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precise but not accurate
Definition
example of darts landing close together but not close to the bullseye would be...
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neither accurate nor precise
Definition
an example of darts landing on a target in a very random way with none being close to the bull's eye would be...
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organize data
Definition

-concept maps

-graphs

-tables

are used in science to...

Term
graphs
Definition
  • shows a relationship of one variable to another
  • makes data easy to interpret and analyze
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tables
Definition
arranges data in order to classify and compare information
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concept map
Definition
  • type of diagram taht shows how ideas are linked together or related
  • helps organize information about a topic
  • breaks down into smaller parts for easier understanding
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line graphs
Definition
use in science to plot time and distance
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estimation
Definition
  • a form of prediction that uses high order thinking skills
  • used for quick observations when a precise measurement is not needed
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estimation
Definition
the process in which prior knowledge and observation skills are used to approximate amount or value is known as...
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ruler
Definition
a _____________ is 1 foot or 12 inches
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yard stick
Definition
a _______________ is 36 inches or 3 feet
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meters
Definition
use this to find average distances like a desktop or football field...
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kilometers
Definition
use this to measure long distances like city to city or place to place
Term
100 degrees celsius
Definition
the boiling point of water is
Term
0 degrees celsius
Definition
the freezing point of water is...
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metric units for small amounts
Definition
deci, centi, and milli are...
Term
metric units for large amounts
Definition
deca, hecto, and kilo are...
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metric system
Definition
  • it is the standard measurements that all scientist around the world use and can understand
  • it is convenient because unit sizes vary by multiples of 10
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