JoinSafety Resources for Elementary Schools
American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
- Call the Poison Control Help line at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Council of State Science Supervisors
Engineering Practices, Makerspaces, and STEM Labs
- Safer Makerspaces, Fab Labs, and STEM Labs: A Collaborative Guide
- Enhancing the Technology and Engineering in Elementary Classrooms: Safer Tool Usage (PDF)
Illinois
Maryland State Department of Education
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education
Web Pages / News Articles
- Lab Safety—Beyond Goggles (Christian Science Monitor)
- 5 Safety Tips for Chemical Demonstrations and Hands-On Activities for K–8
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Permission is granted in advance for reproduction for purpose of classroom or workshop instruction. To request permission for other uses, please contact NSTA at safety@nsta.org.
NSTA is committed to providing quality material that promotes the best in inquiry-based science education. However, conditions of actual use may vary, and the safety procedures and practices described in this resource are intended to serve only as a guide. Additional precautionary measures may be required. NSTA and the authors do not warrant or represent that the procedures and practices in this resource meet any safety code or standard of federal, state, or local regulations. NSTA and the authors disclaim any liability for personal injury or demand to property arising out of or relating to the use of this resource, to include any of the recommendations, instructions, or materials contained therein.