Being careful with chemicals
I can identify dangerous chemicals and items in the home.
Being careful with chemicals
I can identify dangerous chemicals and items in the home.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some chemicals are poisonous.
- Some chemicals damage our skin if we touch them.
- Some chemicals can damage our eyes.
- Matches can start fires that can be very dangerous.
- Batteries are very dangerous and should not be swallowed.
Keywords
Chemical - a substance that can change things that it touches
Battery - something we put in electronic things to make them work
Damage - something that causes damage can hurt or injure us
Poisonous - a chemical that can make us very ill if we swallow it or put it on our skin
Dangerous - when something is dangerous it can cause us harm
Common misconception
I can make potions with chemicals.
Although it can be fun to pretend to make magic potions, doing so with real chemicals could be extremely dangerous.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
4 Questions



Exit quiz
5 Questions
hands
eyes
skin
a substance that can change what it touches
something we put in electronic things to make them work
a chemical that can make us very ill if we swallow or touch it