Lab Safety Contract

This course offers a variety of laboratory exercises on current concepts in biology often using state of the art scientific equipment and technology. Various teaching techniques and materials will be employed to provoke student interest and enhance student understanding. Numerous laboratory methods will be utilized in demonstrations and student experiments. Safety instruction will be given and safe practices will be stressed in all laboratory work. Students will exercise critical thinking for solving problems and interpreting laboratory results.

STUDENT SAFETY CONTRACT

I, __________________________________________________, a student at _________ School, have thoroughly read the Laboratory Safety Rules and do hereby agree to follow all safety rules and procedures given therein. I will conduct myself in a safe and conscientious manner in the laboratory. I will not perform any unauthorized lab procedure. I understand that misbehavior in the lab or failure to follow safe lab procedures could cause a serious accident. I further understand that a violation of these rules could result in my not being allowed to participate in future lab exercises.

Student Signature______________________________________

Date:_______________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTRACT

I, __________________________________________________, parent (or guardian) of _________________________________________, have read the Laboratory Safety Rules and Biology Safety Contract. I understand the importance of safety in the science laboratory, and I will encourage my son or daughter to abide by the laboratory safety rules and procedures. I understand that laboratory exercises provide my child with the opportunity to use their knowledge to solve problems while working with the best technology available to the school. I give my permission for my child to participate in this program.

Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________

Date:_______________________________________________