K-8 Safer STEM Safety Instructional Qualification

Empower Safer Science Teaching in the Elementary and Middle Grades
Presented by Safer STEM and Rutgers University

Are you teaching science in grades K–8? Are you confident your safety practices meet today’s legal, instructional, and ethical expectations?

This research-based professional development course is designed specifically for elementary and middle school teachers who lead hands-on science and STEM activities. Whether you’re using a classroom kit, working with simple chemicals, or guiding engineering tasks, this course ensures you have the knowledge, strategies, and tools to teach safer and smarter.

You’ll develop core competencies in:

• Identifying Chemical Hazards in age-appropriate science activities
• Conducting Risk Assessments before every experiment or demo
• Using Safety Equipment Effectively, even in non-lab settings
• Responding to Spills and Emergencies with proper protocols
• Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities as a K–8 STEM educator

Upon completion, participants earn a K–8 Safer STEM Safety Instructional Qualification Certificate, demonstrating your commitment to protecting students and meeting your legal duty of care.

Enroll now and join a growing community of educators committed to safer science at every grade level.

Presented by: Safer STEM and Rutgers University Continuing Education

Course Mode: Online, Self-paced.

Duration: 6 hours

Intended Audience: Recommended for K-8 teachers who teach science and STEM.