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Information for the use of lasers in schools.

This set of downloadable documents detail standard operating procedures for the use of lasers in schools.

The procedures are set out in three parts:

• Part 1 Laser pointers
• Part 2 Bench lasers
• Part 3 Construction of lasers

The accompanying example risk assessment should be used as a guide only, and users should consider risks and safety measures in their local environment before proceeding.

This downloadable resource provides recommendations for running a science preparation room—how to efficiently and safely organise practical activities.

This downloadable resource is a student worksheet investigating smoke detectors.

Students can carry out their own research to find the answers to the questions posed on the sheet.

Sample answers are also provided.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S9U06 (Year 9)