Create Beautiful DesignsSection #3: Science Safety in the K-8 Classroom
STEM is fun but it can also be wild at times. Safety in elementary STEM education refers to creating a learning environment that is free from hazards and risks that could cause harm or injury to students, teachers, or other individuals. It involves implementing safety guidelines, procedures, and protocols to prevent accidents and promote safe practices during science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Some safety measures in elementary STEM education include providing proper safety gear, using age-appropriate materials and tools, teaching students how to handle equipment and chemicals safely, and providing proper storage and disposal methods for hazardous materials. Overall, safety in elementary STEM education is crucial in ensuring that students learn and explore in a safe and supportive environment. When planning K-8 activities, it is important to have a safety plan for all of your learning activities. In this section we will be reading an article about the importance of safe practices in the elementary classroom and reviewing Utah's science safety standards for teachers and students. NSTA (2020). Lab Safety - A Shared Responsibility. Electronic Article: LinkLinks to an external site. American Chemical Society (2019-20). Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom. Electronic Article: Link Utah Education Network (2022). Science Safety Information. Go to the Science Safety Certification Webpage here: LinkLinks to an external site. (Links to an external site.) Reflection QuestionsAfter the articles and UEN safety page, please consider these reflection questions:
Edtech & AI ChallengeAfter viewing the video and reading the short articles, use your favorite AI Program to write a summary of the following prompts:
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