GCSE Biology Topic 1 Cells: Microscopy
In this lesson pupils will name the parts of a microscope, describe the procedure for preparing and viewing microscope slides and use the formula for magnification calculations.
Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Group reading (literacy)
- Task boxes
- Discussion exercise
- Numeracy Task
- Extension numeracy task
- Handout sheet task
- Order the steps
- Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/microscopy-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12332237
Presentation and practical handout for observing onion cells under a light microscope for teaching and revision. A step by step visual guide for all abilities. Can be used with Microscopy Slides and Worksheet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12332237
Free Microscopy Practical (Onion Cells) here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/microscopy-practical-onion-cells-12329755
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