13A Safe Science

13.A Understand rules to follow when investigating and exploring.

Preschool Benchmarks

13.A.ECa Begin to understand basic safety practices one must follow when exploring and engaging in science and engineering investigations.

• Participate in discussion about safety when using the senses to explore things (e.g., talk with peers about not building blocks over their shoulders because they could fall and hit their heads).

• Participate in discussions about safety before acting when using the senses to explore things (e.g., understand the need be cautious when touching things that may be hot, such as light bulbs, and not to lick or taste unknown substances).

• Ask teacher about safety before acting when using the senses to explore things (e.g., “Is it okay if I touch this, teacher?” “I need safety goggles for the workbench, huh, teacher?”).