Safety considerations for science in the home school environment

CHAS 24

Frankie K. Wood-Black, fwblack@cableone.net, ConocoPhillips, 2277 Kirkwood #303, Houston, TX 77077
It is currently estimated that 2.2 million children are in a home school environment. This growing phenomenon indicates that there is a need to develop science curricula for the home schooler. Doing experiments in a home school situation requires special considerations for safety and good laboratory practice. This paper will look at how to develop science experiments that meet the educational needs of the students while taking into account the environment.