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Roberts, Leslie – 1984
Plant scientists and science policymakers from government, private companies, and universities met at a convocation on the genetic engineering of plants. During the convocation, researchers described some of the ways genetic engineering may be used to address agricultural problems. Policymakers delineated and debated changes in research funding…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Botany, College Science, Cooperative Programs
Bedenbaugh, John H., Ed.; Bedenbaugh, Angela O., Ed. – 1988
This handbook is based on a list of essential topics that should be mastered by the student who subsequently plans to pursue college chemistry. Chapters include: (1) "Introduction" (describing a position paper and the background of the handbook); (2) "Essential General Topics and Objectives"; (3) "Testing Students"…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Guides, High Schools, Laboratory Equipment
Petty, Gregory C.; Pierce, Randal – 1988
A study was conducted to determine if industrial arts teachers and their administrators view perceived safety training needs differently. The Safety Training Needs Survey, developed at the University of Tennessee, was mailed to a randomly selected sample of 145 industrial arts teachers and their administrators in Tennessee. Replies were received…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Administrator Attitudes, Educational Needs, Industrial Arts
Lulashnyk, Lorne; Boonov, Janet – 1982
Since the major causes of accidents are carelessness and a negative or apathetic attitude towards safety, this guide was developed to facilitate safe, stimulating science laboratory activities by providing both general and specific safety information presented in 12 sections. Subject areas considered in these sections include: 1)…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries
Scottish Schools Science Equipment Research Centre, Edinburgh. – 1979
Compiled as an immediate source of reference and guidance, this manual was published by the Scottish Schools Science Equipment Research Centre to provide the following information about alphabetically listed chemicals considered to be hazardous: (1) the hazards; (2) incompatibility with other agents; (3) methods for handling, storage, disposal and…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, First Aid
Green, Jack N., Ed. – 1964
A need for systematic organization of safety standards in several areas of university activity is supported. It is emphasized that safe facilities and activity procedures should not be assumed but must be carefully designed into buildings, and preventive measures must be organized and enforced through administrative policies. Papers presented fall…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Building Design, College Buildings, College Housing
Gillaspy, Roy Eugene – 1973
This study was designed to ascertain the current practices of eye safety in Arizona high school industrial education laboratories, including the enforcement of eye safety legislation, use of eye protection devices, how the eye ware meets the American National Standards Institute specifications, and the teachers' interpretations of the existing eye…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Doctoral Dissertations, Eyes, High Schools
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Elo, Hannu – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Describes the potential health hazards of using thioacetamide in introductory courses where students are involved in qualitative inorganic analysis. Describes the chemical as possessing carcinogenic, hepatotoxic, and mutagenic properties. Cautions that thioacetamide has caused various biochemical changes in the liver, and recommends limited uses…
Descriptors: Cancer, Chemical Analysis, College Science, Hazardous Materials
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Mikell, William G.; Fuller, Frank H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Enumerates variables involved in the safe operation of a fume hood. Describes a test to measure hood performance. Discusses variables which effect hood performance. Lists design changes sometimes necessary to provide more space and encourage good practices. Concludes with a summary of good hood practices. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education
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Gerlovich, Jack A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses safety concerns related to independent study projects at both school and off-campus sites. Provides questions to evaluate and manage student projects and cites important procedural steps to promote student safety, enhance educational return, and limit teacher liability.
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemistry, Home Study, Independent Study
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Hufford, Kevin D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
A five-week course for fourth- and fifth-grade students (titled "Chemistry for Kids") was developed. Each class session consisted of a brief lecture, a demonstration, and one or more experiments. An outline of concepts fostered, instructional strategies, and procedures used is provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Educational), Elementary School Science, Grade 4
Carroll, Juliet E. – 1994
This monograph contains 10 plant pathology experiments that were written to correspond to portions of a biology curriculum. Each experiment is suitable to a biology topic and designed to encourage exploration of those biological concepts being taught. Experiments include: (1) The Symptoms and Signs of Disease; (2) Koch's Postulates; (3)…
Descriptors: Biology, Cytology, Ecology, Genetics
Kwan, Terry; Texley, Juliana – 2002
It is very important to provide a safe learning environment for students while engaging them in investigative and observational hands-on science activities. This teacher's guide provides information on safety rules and regulations in a narrative style while discussing both self-contained classroom teachers and science specialists in the elementary…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Diversity (Student), Educational Technology, Elementary Education
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Rowe, Daryl E. – Journal of Environmental Health, 1983
The University of Georgia (UGA) biosafety program was initiated in response to requirements for recombinant DNA experiments rather than laboratory-acquired infections. This and other environmental safety programs at UGA are described, considering three of the four recognized levels of biocontainment. A fire extinguisher inspection computer program…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Biology, College Science, Computer Programs
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Mikell, W. G.; Hobbs, L. R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981
Characterizes a number of the bench-type chemical laboratory hoods. Reports results of a study that determined the levels of protection each type provides, exploring variables such as laboratory air supply systems, face velocity, work practices, personnel movement, and the effect of equipment location in the hood. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Equipment Standards, Higher Education
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