2020 journal article
Under the Scope: Microscopy Techniques to Visualize Plant Anatomy & Measure Structures
Under the Scope: Microscopy Techniques to Visualize Plant Anatomy & Measure Structures. AMERICAN BIOLOGY TEACHER, 82(4), 257–260.
author keywords: microscopy; high school education; undergraduate education; STEM; plant science; training tools
TL;DR:
This activity, students section plant material and prepare specimens to view under a brightfield microscope to allow a better understanding of the relationships of the various structures observed in the functioning of plants.
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Added: August 10, 2020
Microscopy and stained specimens engage students visually as they learn about plant anatomy, a topic covered in many biology and introductory science courses. In this activity, students section plant material and prepare specimens to view under a brightfield microscope. Using a camera or cell phone, images of microscope slide contents allow students to label plant parts and engage in discussions with peers. The addition of scale bars to their images will allow a better understanding of the relationships of the various structures observed in the functioning of plants.