Question 1
- (i)Identify the section of the school setting illustrated [1 mark]
The diagram below illustrates a session in a school setting. Study it and answer questions 1 (a), 1 (b) and 1 (c).
(ii)List three equipment that could be found in the section of the school setting illustrated in the diagram. [3 marks]
(iii) State one major function of the section of the school setting illustrated. [1 mark]
2. (i) Name two injuries that could occur during the use of the section of the school setting illustrated in the diagram. [2 marks]
(ii) Mention a major accident that could occur during the use of the section of the school setting illustrated in the diagram. [1 mark]
3.
(i) State two precautionary measures that should be observed when using the section of the school setting illustrated in the diagram. [2 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by most of the candidates. Many candidates were able to answer this question satisfactorily although some of them answered the question vaguely.
The expected answers are:
(a) (i) Diagram illustrated
Laboratory / Science Laboratory
(ii) Equipment found in the illustrated diagram
- battery
- test tube
- dish/bowl
- stool
- beaker
- test-tube rack
- round bottom flask
- bottle / reagent bottle
- conical flask
- wash hand basin/sink / tap
- measuring cylinder
- laboratory table
(iii) Function of the illustrated diagram
To carry out experiment / research / practical
(b) (i) Injuries that could occur during the use of the illustrated diagram
- burns
- scalds
- cut / laceration
- injuries from falls / named
(ii) Major accident that could occur during the use of the illustrated diagram
- fire
- chemical explosion / spills
- falls
(c) Precautionary measures to be taken when using the illustrated diagram
- Strict adherence to instructions
- Proper labelling of chemicals
- Supervision of students
- Avoid overcrowding
- Be attentive / careful / named