Laboratory Expectations

Laboratory Stations

There are 10 stations around the lab. Each station will have 3-4 students, and you will work with the same students for the whole year unless I move you around.

You are responsible for the cleanliness and equipment at your station!

Laboratory Equipment

• The laboratory equipment is kept in the grey trays under the benches
• Each station has a grey tray. Your group is accountable for the cleanliness of the tray and any loss of items during a class.
• Report any breakages to the teacher
• Do not take equipment from other groups to replace your missing equipment!

The Orange Towel

• Only use it for drying wet hands
• It is only washed once a week
• Use the rag at your station to clean/dry benches & equipment

The Red Boards

• Always place your equipment on the red boards, they are there to protect the benches from spills.
• Complete all whakamātaus on the red boards.

Rubbish

• Large rubbish items go in the black bin
• Clean and flat paper/cardboard go in the green bins
• Small rubbish items and materials left over from whakamātaus go into the yoghurt containers around the room
• No solid materials are to go down the sink
• Stations nearest each sink are responsible for keeping it clean

Finishing an Whakamātau

After finishing an whakamātau it is important to make sure the equipment is clean and placed neatly into the tray for the next class.

You must clean the gear you have used before placing it in the tray.

Finally

5 minutes before the end of class the teacher will inspect equipment and sink for each group. If the gear is not acceptably tidy/clean you will have to do it again.

Place the tray under the bench once the teacher has checked it.

Why do we have these rules?

• So we can work in a clean and tidy environment
• So we can learn in a non-disruptive/distracting environment
• So we can display consideration to others by keeping the lab clean and orderly
• So everyone knows where the equipment is and how to behave