Safer Use of Chemicals in School Science Laboratories

Being aware of best practices in the use of chemicals is essential for maintaining safe and engaging science programs in secondary schools. This document was developed to alert teachers to the hazards posed by certain chemicals and provides guidance on their...

Safe ON Science Second Edition

2018 Version – Safe ON Science is STAO/APSO’s safety resource for high school teachers. It is written by STAO/APSO’s Safety Committee, a panel of experienced teachers with a strong background in science safety. Topics include legislation, general safety...

STAO Microscale Science Project

In science, hands-on activities are always desirable, particularly when these are real time, actual experimentation, not just virtual simulations. This conflicts with our current reality: budget cuts; safety concerns in overcrowded classes; other demands on teacher...
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