Practicum Post #4

 In general, equipment are stored in covers or bins that are explicitly labeled teachers only, and the students understand this. I have not seen one student approach these cabinet or bins. I believe this is a rule that is clearly established in the beginning of the year. The FOSS kits in general don't use many things that are a safety hazard. There was one unit where the students calculated calories by burning a Cheeto. For this one, the students were directed not to touch or approach the flames. The teacher and I lit the Cheetos for them. In general, she has a set rule where any messing around what so ever means you are not doing the experiment and the students do abide by this, this would be apart of setting classroom expectations. One thing I did notice that is not good is where the chemicals are stored. They are stored in a cabinet in a closet with a heater, because the original chemical closet had to be made into an office. This fire hazard is a result of not having enough room in the school for staff and even classes. This does worry me, and it would be something I would have brought up when administration thought of moving the chemical cabinet.