This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to working safely in the lab. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics:
The importance of lab safety
Common lab safety equipment
Hazard symbols and their meanings
How to identify and avoid hazards in the lab
What to do in the event of an accident
 
Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. 
 
Lesson contains- 
Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of lab safety equipment and hazard symbols.
Information posters and student worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on lab safety and hazard symbols.
Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about lab safety and hazard symbols.
Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about lab safety and hazard symbols.
Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of lab safety and hazard symbols.
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers): These tasks allow students to demonstrate their understanding of lab safety and hazard symbols. 
Student passport: This passport allows students to track their progress through the lesson and earn stamps for completing activities.
Certificate of completion: This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the unit (introduction to the lab).
 
This lesson is the first in a series of three that introduces new students to working in the science lab. The other lessons in the series cover:
Equipment and making measurements 
The Bunsen burner 
 
While primarily designed for UK students with British English spellings and vocabulary, the core content and activities can be easily adapted to suit the needs of students in other countries with similar educational systems.