Difference between revisions of "Dermal tissue"
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| − | A | + | A Nerium leaf, blade, dissection needle, a microscope, glass slide, cover slip, glass dish, methylene blue, glycerine, blotting paper etc. |
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==Prerequisites/Instructions, if any== | ==Prerequisites/Instructions, if any== | ||
Cut very thin sections of a soft stem and select a good section and observe it under microscope.Note the different types of cells you observe. | Cut very thin sections of a soft stem and select a good section and observe it under microscope.Note the different types of cells you observe. | ||
Revision as of 14:06, 1 August 2014
Activity No # 1 - Observation of dermal tissue
Estimated Time
30 minutes
Materials/ Resources needed
A Nerium leaf, blade, dissection needle, a microscope, glass slide, cover slip, glass dish, methylene blue, glycerine, blotting paper etc.
Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
Cut very thin sections of a soft stem and select a good section and observe it under microscope.Note the different types of cells you observe.
Multimedia resources
Website interactives/ links/ simulations
Process (How to do the activity)
- Cut a soft piece of a plant stem(shrub) of 1 to 2 inches in length.
- Take very thin sections(10 to 20) of the stem and place it in a glass dish with water.
- Select a very fine section and place it on a glass slide.
- Add 1 to 2 drops of methylene blue on the section and a drop of glycerine.
- Cover the section with a cover slip gently and remove the extra stain with a blotting paper.
- Mount the slide on the microscope.
Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)
Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)
Question Corner
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