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Kindergarten · Science · Unit 2 of 10

Safe Scientists

Stay safe when we explore

What your child practises

Safety rules for exploring and playing, such as wearing a helmet, telling a grown-up after a bump to the head, and never tasting science materials.

Ontario Curriculum expectation: B12.6 · following safety rules to help prevent injuries, including concussion

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    Which is safe to put in your mouth?

    • Soil
    • Only food from a grown-up
    • Small beads
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    Only food from a grown-up

    Hint: Never put science materials or small things in your mouth.

  2. Question 2

    When do we wash our hands?

    🧼
    • Never
    • Only on holidays
    • After touching soil or animals
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    After touching soil or animals

    Hint: Washing hands keeps germs away.

  3. Question 3

    Which is a safe way to move in the classroom?

    • Run
    • Jump on the tables
    • Walk
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    Walk

    Hint: Walking helps keep everyone safe.

  4. Question 4

    What do you wear on your head to ride a bike?

    • 🧤mittens
    • ⛑️a helmet
    • 🧣a scarf
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    ⛑️ a helmet

    Hint: A helmet protects your head.

  5. Question 5

    You feel dizzy after a fall at recess. What do you do?

    • Tell a grown-up
    • Say nothing
    • Play more
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    Tell a grown-up

    Hint: Dizzy or sleepy after a bump means you need a grown-up to check on you.

  6. Question 6

    When we play outside in the snow, why do we wear boots and mittens?

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    • To make noise
    • To go faster
    • To stay warm and safe
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    To stay warm and safe

    Hint: The right clothes keep us safe from the cold.