Lab Report (1)

Name
Lab Observe cells under microscope
Experiment:
Standards NGSS:MS-LS1-1. Conduct an investigation to provide evidence
that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many
different numbers and types of cells. [Clarification Statement:
Emphasis is on developing evidence that living things are made
of cells.
Lab Date
Class Section: B1,B2, B3, G1, G2, Period:
G3

Introduction: (What do you expect to learn? What is the purpose of this lab?)

Hypothesis: (Predict the outcome(s) of the experiment, must be in an “if…then format.)

Materials:
 Onion
 Microscope
 Slides
 Tooth pick
 Iodine
 Methylene

Procedures:

Prepare onion

1. Quarter an onion.
2. Isolate a single onion leaf.
3. Break leaf in half and pull thin layer of epidermis, being careful to not let it fold on itself. If it does
fold, attempt to unfold it. You may want to use forceps.
4. Place the flattened onion epidermis on a microscope slide.
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 5. Place a small drop of iodine on the epidermis. Iodine will stain the nucleus of the cell so it is visible.
6. Place cover slip on top of the specimen.
7. With a paper towel, remove any excess iodine.
8. Place wet mount on microscope.

Prepare animal cell

1. Using a flat toothpick, very gently scrape the inside of your cheek to obtain cheek cells.
2. Spread the cells on the end of the toothpick onto the microscope slide.
3. Add 1 small drop of methylene blue to the sample. Methylene blue will stain the sample, allowing
visualization of the nucleus, cytoplasm, and even some organelles.

Data Recording: sketches animal cell and plant cell

Analysis: (Explain your drawing in words.)

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Discussion: Answer the questions below.

1. What are the two types of cells?

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2. Do cells contain nucleus?

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3. Can animals and plants live without cells?

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Conclusion: Compare the results of the experiment with your hypothesis.

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(Plenary)

Define multicellular ?

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