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SCIENCE t� • Science Standards Comments and Recommendations ""- Grades Rooms Square Footage 6-8 Science 1,000-1,200 A 1,200-square-foot project room is recommended for Math/Science 1,000 science in elementary schools. Small schools may have a project room that is a multiuse space to serve more 9-12 Physical Science 1,200 than one program,i.e.,art,science,crafts,etc.Additional Biology 1,200 storage may be necessary for the specialists who use this Physics 1,200 room. Earth Science 1,400 Chemistry 1,500 When a middle school grade level has paired teams for Multipurpose Science 1,500 language arts/social studies and math/science, there (if required) should be a 50%mix of each type of room for that grade level. For four-teacher teams there should be one sci- Windows Standards ence room for every three regular classrooms. K-12 Project and Science rooms must have windows. A multipurpose science room is appropriate in small high schools where the enrollment does not justify separate Ceiling Height Standard specialized science rooms. 10'-0" Sufficient work areas with sinks should be provided.Stor- Lighting Standards age and teacher preparation rooms can be shared(square Footcandles footage is not included in minimum size requirements). Classroom 60-70 Darkrooms can be shared with the art and workforce �- Laboratory; workroom 100-150 development(vocational)programs.A 1,500-square-foot chemistry room includes a lecture area and work stations. Gas Outlets Recommendations Twenty percent(20%)of the room's ceiling may be lower, Do not provide gas outlets in science rooms where not provided the North Carolina State Building Code mini- required by the program. Middle/junior high science mum is met. rooms should have gas only to the teacher's demonstra- tion table. Gas installations must include master cut-off valves and must comply with other safety code requirements. Eye Protection/Showers Standards Classroom/lab areas Safety goggle cabinet Access to a large-group instructional area,auditorium or requiring eye protection Eyewash fountain teaching theatre with AV capability is needed for special .- lectures. Chemistry labs Add emergency deluge shower Equip classrooms and labs with a communication sys- tem for information and emergency use. Fire extinguishers should be located in each laboratory area. Chemistry labs should be equipped with fume hoods.For most labs, a low-volume exhaust fan that is controlled by the teacher is recommended.The fan will maintain a slight negative air pressure in the room and prevent the spread of odors to other parts of the building. 7