Managing+Risks


 * __ Introduction__**

This unit will focus on introducing students to the laboratory in three specific areas. These areas are: We will familiarise ourselves with equipment in the laboratory and how to use it safely. This will include the safe use of a Bunsen burner. Students will gain an understanding of different areas of study in Science and research some famous scientists to develop an understanding of how Science affects society. Finally, this unit will outline the importance of following a set of rules when experimenting so that accurate and reliable conclusions can be drawn from results.
 * 1) Safety in the Laboratory
 * 2) Famous Scientists
 * 3) The Scientific Method

__**Key Terms**__

Experiment, Laboratory, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Physics, Scientific Model, Scientific Theory, Scientific Law, Observation, Inference, Hypothesis, Conclusion, Aim, Method, Safety, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Variables (independent, dependent, control), Fair test, Mass, Volume, Accuracy, Reliability, Bunsen burner, Beaker, Test tube, Measuring cylinder, Filter funnel, Retort stand, Clamp, Boss head, Heat mat, Tongs (test tube, beaker, crucible), Watch glass, Conical flask, Thermometer

Student pages


 * 5 Feb 2009** - Complete 6-10 Glossary definitions (see Key Terms above), Most important Safety Rule Is... with a detailed reason, Start researching a famous scientist (When and where they lived, What was their contribution, positive/negative contributions to society)


 * 17 Feb 2009** - Finish glossary terms in preparation for the upcoming topic test on //Managing Risks//. After the test, finish the work on your famous scientist (remember to keep it short and simple - **No cutting and pasting**! - ask for help if you need to understand any difficult terms). Go to two other pages and make a comment in the "Discussion" of those pages. Your comment should contain something you think is good about the page and something you think may improve the page ( Be specific, please. No comments like "Your page is the best!")


 * 18 Feb 2009 -** What is the best thing you learned in this unit - Managing Risks? Write about it and tell us why you think it was the best.