Scientists observe the
natural laws of the universe.
Researchers attempt to
understand those laws.
Engineers endeavor to utilize
those laws.
Only a fool tries to
ignore those laws
Therefore, seek to be
wise!
For every action,
there is a reaction.
For every stimulus,
there is a response.
For every behavior,
there is a consequence.
Wisdom seeks to
accomplish positive results.
To be wise: observe, understand, and utilize.
The natural laws of the universe are not
optional, they cannot be altered, nor can they be broken. As a student of this class, you will learn to
observe,
understand,
and utilize
these laws in a safe way. To be truly
wise, you must recognize and accept your complete accountability to these laws.
If you jump up, you will come down; if you
touch fire, you will get burned, if you eat poison, you will die. You do not have super powers that enable you
to ignore the natural laws of the universe.
For your safety, and the safety of others, you must learn to behave
wisely in a science laboratory.
Rules are NOT “meant to be broken.”
Rules are meant to remind you of natural laws, before you ignore them
and are forced to suffer the consequences.
A wise person observes rules, understands why we must follow them, and
utilizes their boundaries as an opportunity to be productive.
For example, one “rule of the road” is
wearing a seat belt. You can choose to
follow or ignore the rule. However, if
your vehicle stops suddenly, everything, including you, will continue to “move
until acted upon by a force.” That is
Newton’s Law of motion. You cannot
change that law, but your face will change as you fly through the
windshield - if you foolishly did not follow the rule.
Rules are intended to preserve your life
and make life more enjoyable. They are
not intended to hinder your freedoms.
Imagine playing a game where no one followed any rules. It wouldn’t be much fun for anyone! A wise person will embrace that concept,
hopefully before it is too late.
Like it or not, we are all accountable to
the natural laws of the universe.
Society, school, and science class all impose certain rules to protect
you. You will be expected to follow the
rules in this room. Choosing foolishness
over wisdom will result in behavioral consequences to help protect you from the
more severe physical consequences of ignoring, or worse, defying the natural laws
of the universe.
Accountability
Pledge:
I recognize I am accountable to the natural
laws of the universe. I hereby pledge to
do my best to follow the rules of this room.
I will try my hardest to observe
them, understand them, and utilize them for my good and the good
of others.