"EXPLORING THE DIVERSITY OF MICROORGANISMS, THE ORGANS AND

ORGANELLES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS: A LABORATORY

INVESTIGATION USING PREPARED SLIDES"

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Subject
General Biology 1
Major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

AQUINO, HANNAH GRACE

MATAAS, MIJAH CLAIRE
TABOTABO, NICE ANGELA
GUNAY, CHRISTIAN JAMES
MAUREAL, KARELLE MAE
CABANTING, RWOEN DAVE
CATULONG, ELYN
PIT, JECEL
INTRODUCTION

Prepared slides are small slices or sections of a specimen that have been

mounted on a microscope slide and treated with special preparation to make them

appropriate for viewing under a microscope. These slices or sections can then be

viewed through the microscope. In laboratories, prepared slides are frequently utilized

for educational purposes and scientific study.

Moreover, slides created in advance can be beneficial and essential for students

for various reasons. The fact that students are able to examine and analyze specimens

that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to see in their natural state is one of the

reasons why these exhibits are so beneficial. For instance, prepared slides can be used

to examine the inside of cells, the organization of tissues in an animal or plant, or the

specifics of a microorganism.

Furthermore, students can learn the fundamentals of microscopy, such as how to

focus the microscope and interpret the images it creates, with the assistance of

prepared slides, which can also be beneficial in the classroom. Students can improve

their analytical and observational abilities and capacity for critical thinking by utilizing

prepared slides to study the structures that can be seen via a microscope and learn how

to recognize and characterize those structures.

Lastly, prepared slides have the potential to be a valuable instrument for the

conduct of scientific investigations as well as the making of scientific observations.

Students are able to test hypotheses, collect data, and draw conclusions about the

specimens they are examining when they use prepared slides in their research.

Because of this, they have a better chance of developing the information and abilities

necessary to be successful in scientific careers.

The main objectives of the laboratory activity are:

1. To know what microorganisms, organs, and organelles of plants and animals

look like under the microscope.

2. To know the differences between different microorganisms, organs, and

organelles

3. To familiarize the structure of different plant and animal microorganisms, organs,

and organelles under the microscope.

Materials used during the activity are:

1. Microscope

2. Different Prepared Slides

3. Alcohol and Tissue (for cleaning purposes)

METHODS AND PROCEDURES

1. Gather materials: You will need a microscope, prepared slides, and a laboratory

notebook.

2. Prepare the microscope: Make sure the microscope is properly assembled and in

good working order. Adjust the focus and lighting as needed.

3. Select a prepared slide

4. Place the slide on the microscope stage: Carefully position it on the stage so it is

centered and secure.

5. Focus the microscope: Use the fine focus knob to bring the image into focus. If

the image is still blurry, try adjusting the coarse focus knob or the diopter.
 6. Observe the specimen: Look through the eyepiece and carefully observe the

specimen on the slide. Use the low-power objective lens first and then switch to

higher powers as needed.

7. Record your observations: Use your laboratory notebook to record your

observations, including any notable features or structures you see. Draw

sketches or take digital images if it is allowed.

8. Repeat the process: If you are working with multiple prepared slides, repeat the

process for each one.

9. Clean up: When you are finished, turn off the microscope and clean up your

workspace. Return the prepared slides to their proper storage place.

10. Remember to follow all safety guidelines and instructions provided by your

teacher or laboratory supervisor.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

After the activity, our group gathered a lot of information and images of different

microorganisms, the organs of animals, and the organelles of plants. The following are

the images together with their respective names and description:

THYROID GLANDS
KIDNEY HUMAN SECTION

SMALL INTESTINE

LUNG SECTION
 STEM OF DICOTYDENTON

APHIDS

LACTOBACILLUS

PARAMECIUM

WINGS OF HOUSE FLY

DAPHIA
GERMINATED POLLEN

THYROID GLANDS

CARDIAC MUSCLE
DIATOMS
THYROID GLANDS

EUGLENA

ECHERICHIA COLI

STEM OF MOCOTYLEDON

HYDRILLA LEAF

MOSQUITO LARVAE
 BILE DUCT SECTION

MAMMAL LARVAE

MAMMAL PANCREAS
FROG KIDNEY

MOTER NEURONS
HUMAN WHITE BLOOD CELL

SKELETAL MUSCLE

SKELETAL MUSCLE
INTESTINE