3.2: The Microscope and Cells (Instructor Materials Preparation)
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Lab Materials
This is the prep for one section of 24 students.
Part 4: The Letter e
Students will do this part individually.
| Materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Letter e slides | 1 box |
Part 5: Colored Threads
Students will do this part individually.
| Materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Colored thread slides | 1 box |
Part 6: Plant Cells
Students will do this part individually.
| Materials | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Microscope slides | 1 per student | Students can wash and reuse their slides. Also used in Part 7 |
| Coverslips | 1 per student | Also used in Part 7 |
| Water dropper bottles | 1 per table | |
| Medicine droppers | 1 per table | |
| Elodea | 2 cups | On side counter |
| Forceps | 2 | To place leaf on slide |
| Small clear rulers | 4 per table |
Part 7: Animal Cells
Students will do this part individually.
| Materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Toothpicks (flat) | 1 per student |
| Methylene blue | 1 per table |
| Toothpick disposal can | 2 per room |
| Slidewash bowls | 2 per room |
Contributors and Attributions
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- Biology Labs. Authored by: Wendy Riggs. Provided by: College of the Redwoods. Located at: www.redwoods.edu/. License: CC BY: Attribution