Waste Disposal Decisions: What Goes Where?

Review proper protocol for disposing of different materials in this lab safety worksheet! Students will read an introduction that explains which materials must go in a chemical waste jug or a sharps container, and which materials can be thrown in the trash or poured down the sink drain. Then, they will determine what they should do with five different waste products and why. Finally, young scientists will explain why they should never dump chemicals down the drain without first checking with a teacher. 

This middle school worksheet is a great way to help students remember how to safely deal with the different kinds of materials they might be working with in a lab setting. Safety is vital in lab settings that involve chemicals, glassware, biological materials, and any other dangerous materials. Make sure students know how to be as safe as possible with the help of this worksheet! 

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