Podcast Lab Safety Rules

Science Objective (taught by science teacher)
Grade Level Indicator(s): Scientific Inquiry
Objective: Explain that there are differing sets of procedures for guiding scientific investigations and procedures are determined by the nature of investigation, safety considerations and appropriate tools.
Indicator: Students will be able to choose the appropriate tools and instruments and use relevant safety procedures to complete scientific investigations.

Language Arts- Writing Objective (taught by language arts teacher0
S02. Writing Applications
D. Produce informational essays or reports that convey a clear and accurate perspective and support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and explanations.
04. Write informational essays or reports, including research, that present a literal understanding of the topic, include specific facts, details and examples from multiple sources, and create an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience and context.


Technology Objective
S03. Standard 3:
C. Use productivity tools to produce creative works, to prepare publications and to construct technology-enhanced models.
01. Use content-specific tools, software and simulations to support learning and research to create educational projects (e.g., aerodynamic model design, bridge building simulation, design tools, how it works Web-sites).

02. Apply technology resources to support group collaboration and learning throughout the curriculum.

Materials/ Resources Needed: Science Safety Contract, Rubric Common Craft Style Video

1.Students will be asked to list some safety rules they believe should be followed in the science lab. They need to explain why each rule is important.
2.Students will be given their safety contract. Each rule will be discussed.
3.Students will get in groups of 4. Each group will be given a specific rule. They will research the danger and potential lab accidents that pertain to their safety rule.
4.Students will watch : YouTube: How to Make a Common Craft Style Video (Mr. Fogle, SVSD, HMS), www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCl1zoxs3Zo
5.Write an informational essay incorporating the safety rules. It is important to show the correct & incorrect ways to use these rule within the science lab. (This piece of the project will be done in language arts by the 7th grade Language Arts Teacher. These will be done on the computer through a forum)
6.Students will make the props, practice the project and record with the flip camera.
7.Students will evaluate the project by using a Rubric.