Year 8 Science · Unit 3 · Lesson 10

Investigating Change Safely

Foundation Worksheet

Name
Date
Class

Learning Goals

Odd one out

Circle the item that does not belong in each group. Then explain why it doesn't fit in the space provided.

#GroupYour answer (odd one + reason)
1 Safety goggles    Lab coat    Closed-toe shoes    Sandals
2 Fire blanket    Eye wash station    Fire extinguisher    Test tube holder
3 Wafting to smell    Reading the MSDS    Tasting a drop to identify    Wearing gloves

True or False? Fix the false ones

Circle T or F for each statement. If the statement is false, rewrite it correctly on the line below.

Safety goggles are only required when working with hot liquids — they are not needed for room-temperature chemicals.

Correct it:

T
F

A flammable hazard symbol on a chemical bottle means the substance can catch fire easily and should be kept away from open flames.

Correct it:

T
F

At the end of an experiment, any unused chemical can safely be poured back into the original stock bottle to avoid waste.

Correct it:

T
F

A hazard is the chance that harm will actually occur, while a risk is anything that has the potential to cause harm.

Correct it:

T
F

1. Describe the difference between a hazard and a risk. Give one specific example of each from a school science laboratory.

Recall 2 marks

2. Why should you never heat a sealed container in the laboratory? Explain what would happen and why this creates a serious safety risk.

Recall 2 marks

Wrap Up

In one sentence, what was the main idea of this lesson?