Safety must be foremost in the minds of every presenter at STAO/APSO sponsored events. Every person who does demonstrations should be knowledgeable about the safe handling and disposal of all chemicals and the safe use of all demonstration equipment. Demonstrators should be aware of any hazards associated with the chemicals and/or equipment and plan carefully to provide a safe environment for their audience and themselves.
Related Resources:
The Storage of Flammable Liquids in School Laboratories
Categories: General Interest
This article provides some recommendations for: storing flammable liquids; the quantities to be kept in schools; the types of storage cabinets usable; and the need to vent those cabinets. Such... read more
Safety Issues Concerning English As A Second Language (ESL) Science Classes
Categories: General Interest
With the diversity of a multicultural society, comes the myriad of language differences as well as variations in cultural experiences. This does not preclude a wide scope of student abilities in the... read more
Webinar - Enhancing the STEM Curriculum with Virtual Simulations
Categories: General Interest
ExploreLearning's interactive online inquiry-based simulations, Gizmos, are a perfect solution for schools looking for ways to enhance their STEM curriculum and build 21st century skills for... read more
