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Biology - 9th Grade
Lab: Cells and Microscope
Grade Level:
9
Subject:
Biology
Topic:
Observing cells in the microscope
Objective:
STudents will be able to focus and object in the microscope
Students will be able to prepare a wet mount slide
Students will be able to prepare a stained slide using iodine and methylene blue.
Students will be able to make observations using images/drawings and text
Other Information:
Text: Ch3 Key Concepts
Lab handout
Assessment: Studenst will receive informal formative assessment as they work through the lab procedures
Skills: Collaboration, Team work, Following a procedure to have a desired outcome.
Public Notes:
Access: All students will be able to observe and participate in the lab.
students will be assigned partners to minimize distractions.
Students will have a model of lab guidelines to follow in their writeup
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Reflection:
This lab is designed to introduce students to the microscope and build confidence in focusing and using one to find objects. It also promotes their use of math to determine magnification and helps them understand how the microscope makes images larger.
These skills are important for future life science classes and will help them develop basic laboratory skills for science.
Prep:
Materials for lab gathered and lab stations set up.
introduce the microscope and it's parts to students so they have a basic understanding of the vocabulary.