Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Life Science, Physical Science, Technology, Space Station
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities, Videos
In this episode, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei discusses lab safety rules, and JAXA astronaut Aki Hoshide demonstrates the proper fit and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) aboard the International Space Station. Discover the importance of locating emergency equipment in the event of an emergency, whether you’re on station or in the classroom. Do you think PPE found aboard the space station might be similar to PPE in your classroom? Watch this episode to learn about lab safety and the importance of wearing PPE, whether working in an orbiting laboratory or participating in a lab investigation in your classroom.
Classroom Connection: Lab Safety | Lab Safety (Spanish Version)
Grade Levels: K-12
Time Required: 60 minutes