LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 1

The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.

Objective 1.04

Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:

  • Recognize and avoid potential hazards.
  • Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.

Resources aligned to this objective

Bounce into rubber: Natural latex from Thailand
This lesson for grade nine investigates the natural latex rubber sources from Thailand. Students complete research and experiments to determine which plants from Thailand are sources of latex, and explore images of rubber harvesting in Thailand.
Format: (grade 9 Science)
By Robin Bartoletti.