The Microscope and Cells (Instructor Materials Preparation)

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