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Safety is a big issue. NSTA has opened a ‘Safety in the Science Classroom’ web portal. This article contains information about what can be found there as well as how to enter this site. T... See More

Safety is a big issue. NSTA has opened a ‘Safety in the Science Classroom’ web portal. This article contains information about what can be found there as well as how to enter this site. These are numerous current resources at a teacher’s fingertips to help them make sure they are current on the laws. The list is extensive and most of all the list of information and websites is ever changing. The article also provides the email to contact NSTA’s Science Safety Advisory Board if an administrator or teacher can’t find an answer to their particular question. All teachers of science need this portal bookmarked on their computers for easy access.

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This article provides pertinent information about resources accessible through the NSTA website. It is called the “Safety in the Science Classroom web portal. The legalities of education... See More

This article provides pertinent information about resources accessible through the NSTA website. It is called the “Safety in the Science Classroom web portal. The legalities of education safety are noted, and separate information is available by grade level. So there are resources specific to elementary and middle schoolteachers that are separate from high school. The websites listed include support centers like the Fermi Science Support Center, Flinn Scientific, and Fisher Scientific. For teachers wanting to get an overview of what they need to consider to create and maintain a safe learning environment, the author gives his readers a brief summary of what the NSTA safety portal has to offer.