Lab notebook and portfolio
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · Week 2 · Genetics of Disease (Medical Interventions)
Today's goal: Set up the notebook and digital portfolio habits you will use to document every investigation this year.
What a finished product looks like
This is a model of the work you should turn in today. Use it to check your own: match the structure and the level of detail, do not copy it. Your data and wording should be your own.
Date: August 25, 2026
Question: Where is the emergency safety equipment in our lab, and how do I read an SDS?
What I did: I walked the room and located the eyewash, fire blanket, sharps container, and spill kit. I put on goggles and gloves, then removed the gloves inside-out. I opened the SDS for one chemical and read Section 2 and Section 4.
Data: Eyewash is at the back-left sink. Fire blanket is by the door. The SDS listed eye irritation as a hazard (Section 2) and said to flush eyes with water for 15 minutes (Section 4).
What it means: I now know where to go in an emergency and how to find first-aid steps for any chemical we use.
Next step: Practice the inside-out glove removal one more time so it is automatic.
Also due today: Confirm you can log in to the PLTW course shell and upload your photo to the portfolio folder.
WebXam problem for today's skill
One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.
Tap an answer to see the full explanation. Nothing is recorded or graded.