How to Write Safety Science Rules That Students Will Actually Remember

This image shows 4 science safety rules. The text reads "Science Safety Rules That Stick."

By Trilby Middle schoolers are capable of amazing things in the science lab, but only when safety comes first. The tricky part? Keeping safety science rules short, simple, and sticky enough that students (and teacher) actually remember them beyond the first week. Long lists of dos and don’ts may look impressive on paper, but in […]

Tips for Teaching Science Lab Safety Rules Without Putting Your Students to Sleep

This image shows two students in a Chemistry classroom. They are wearing goggles and have flasks and beakers of different colored liquids in front of them. The heading reads "Tips for Teaching Science Safety."

By Trilby Let’s be real. Science safety lab rules might not be the most thrilling part of science class, but they’re one of the most important. And in middle school, where curiosity sometimes comes with a side of chaos, setting clear expectations for lab behavior is essential. Short on time? Grab done-for-you science safety activities […]