Back to School STEM Activity: Class Hazard Scavenger Hunt (BTS6)

Bring laboratory safety protocols, emergency equipment spatial mapping, OSHA risk management, P.A.S.S. fire safety protocols, and facility compliance percentage math to life with the Back to School STEM Activity: Classroom Hazard Scavenger Hunt (BTS6)! Designed for Middle School Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Homeroom, and STEM classes across Grades 6–8, this 2-page, print-ready safety packet challenges students to inspect their science learning space as certified safety auditors.

What Is Included in This 2-Page Packet?

• 🥽 Page 1: Student Mission Card & Blueprint

  Hooks students with a real-world risk management scenario framing. Includes explicit inspection rules ("Inspect, Don't Touch" protocol, complete equipment mapping requirements, hazard identification guidelines) alongside a dedicated Classroom Laboratory Safety Floor Plan Map sketching workspace to chart 6 critical emergency stations (eyewash station, safety shower, fire extinguisher, first aid station, goggle cabinet, and main emergency exit).

• 📊 Page 2: Testing Log & Scientific Reflection

  Features a structured lab audit table logging located safety gear, potential hazards (blocked walkways, tangled cords, cluttered sinks), and proper corrective emergency response actions. Includes an applied math section to compute Classroom Safety Inspection Compliance Score Percentages, followed by laboratory reflection questions evaluating pathway clearance standards, the P.A.S.S. fire extinguisher technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep), and proactive risk mitigation.

Educational Value & Key Benefits:

• Hands-On Lab Safety Training: Replaces static rule reading with an active spatial audit that builds genuine classroom spatial awareness and emergency readiness.

• Integrates Applied Math & Percentage Auditing: Teaches students how to calculate compliance ratios and percentage scores based on verified facility benchmarks.

• Zero Prep & Highly Adaptable: Requires no extra supplies beyond standard writing utensils and clipboard sheets, making it the perfect first-week science activity across Grades 6–8.