Microscope Drawings

Today’s Key Question: How can I show others what I’ve seen?

By the end of class, I should be able to:

• demonstrate proper use of a microscope
• successfully use a microscope to find living organisms
• Draw and describe observations made with a microscope

Class Opening:

1. If it is your day to contribute to the class data, please do so first.
2. Using water from the AST pond, prepare a wet mount and make a drawing for your blog.
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The following information must be on your drawing:

1. today's date,
2. the magnification power,
3. where the sample came from,
4. and a caption describing what you saw.

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Student Life Drawings: Use the paper provided to trace half of your body. Requirements:

• Before beginning, fold the paper in half lengthwise. ½ paper for ½ body
• A complete “half” must be present. This means your head, all of one arm and one hand, and all of a leg and foot.
• If there is extra space, please allow more space to be at the bottom.