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Jack A. Gerlovich. Department of Science Education, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 50311. I t is a cold fall day in the upper Midwest. Snow is falli...
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Science Safety A National Status Report of State Regulations Jack A. Gerlovich Department of Science Education, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 50311 I t is a cold fall day in the upper Midwest. Snow is falling lightly a s the students file into the 80-year-old junior high building. I t is a beautiful day to be alive and well. First period class for Mr. W. is physical science. He has taught the class for 19 years without incident. He enjoys his work and is confident in it. First period he has a typical class of 30 students--all excited about hands-on science. Billy Z. and Tammy T. begin their lab a s usual. Tammy assembles the equipment a