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What are good rules for a safe inventor's workspace?

Video · 1:48 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 26

Pick a clear table, cover it if needed, and keep a clean floor. Wear safety goggles when cutting or hammering, and let grown-ups handle knives, hot tools, power tools, and anything electrical from the wall. Keep batteries and magnets away from small children and pets. Wash your hands after working, and tidy up when you finish.

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What are good rules for a safe inventor's workspace?

The Big Idea

Every inventor needs a workspace! And every workspace needs safety rules. Let's set one up.

Clear Space

Step one: Clear Space. Pick a clear table, cover it if needed, and keep the floor clean. A tidy space prevents trips and spills.

Safety Gear

Step two: Safety Gear. Wear safety goggles when cutting or hammering. Let grown-ups handle knives, hot tools, power tools, and anything electrical from the wall.

Good Habits

Step three: Good Habits. Keep batteries and magnets away from small children and pets. Wash your hands after working, and tidy up when you finish.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Protect your eyes. Grown-ups use hot tools. Keep batteries safe. Clean up after.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Many labs have a rule: no food or drink at the workbench. Goggles protect eyes. Tidy up after. Keep pets away.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Make a poster of five rules for your workspace. Include goggles and grown-up tools. Add pictures for each rule. Hang it on the wall. Read it before every project!

Outro

A safe inventor's workspace has a clear table, safety goggles, grown-ups handling sharp, hot, and electrical tools, batteries kept from little kids and pets, and clean hands at the end. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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