Cell lab report

The cell lab will consist of students observing different cells. We will start with prepared slides to learn how to operate the microscopes. We will then be looking at onion cells and then our own cheek cells.

The lab reports will include the following:

Name of lab

Purpose of lab

Materials

Procedure/Directions

Observations/Notes

Sketches

Conclusions

A separate report should be recorded for each of the three lab activities.

Cheek cells

Onion cells

Cell lab directions:

Prepared slides

Pick five slides

Observe/sketch each at powers 4x and 10x

Onion cells

Peel translucent film off onion, as thin as possible

Place slice flat on slide

Observe/sketch at 4x, 10x, 40x

Cheek cells

Place drop of stain on slide (bromthymol blue)

Gently scrape inside of cheek with toothpick

Roll toothpick in stain on slide

Observe/sketch at 4x, 10x, 40x - for both partners