The readings in this unit are selected to help students explore the laboratory not just as a place for experiments, but as a space full of stories, materials, and practices that shape how science is done and who does it. From understanding the tools they will use, to learning about the history of measurement, to thinking about how science shapes identity, these texts will guide students in seeing science as a living, collaborative process.
Britannica, “Measurement: International System of Units.” https://www.britannica.com/science/measurement-system/The-English-and-United-States-Customary-systems-of-weights-and-measures.
Carolina Knowledge Center, “Lab Safety Dos and Don’ts for Students.” https://knowledge.carolina.com/professional-growth/safety/lab-safety-dos-and-donts-for-students/.
Flinn Scientific, “Student Safety Contract.” https://www.flinnsci.com/api/library/Download/80efae9513b548d6999c31d38ac36abe.
Indeed Editorial Team, “What is a Scientist? Definitions and Types.” https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-a-scientist.
Mark Miodownik, “Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World.”
Mark Miodownik, “Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives.”
Mark Miodownik, “It's A Gas : The Sublime And Elusive Elements That Expand Our World”
Quora, “Why Diversity In Science Is So Important.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2022/05/28/why-diversity-in-science-is-so-important/.
National Research Council (US) Committee on Prudent Practices in the Laboratory, “Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards: Updated Version.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK55882/.
Nature Editorials, “Science Benefits from Diversity.” https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05326-3.
Understanding Science 101, “The Scientific Community: Diversity Makes the Difference.” https://undsci.berkeley.edu/understanding-science-101/the-social-side-of-science-a-human-and-community-endeavor/the-scientific-community-diversity-makes-the-difference/.
