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Homework- 

Journal #1 and MICROSCOPE QUIZ 

Periods 1,5,9- Due Wednesday, April 22nd

Periods 2,7,8- Due Thursday, April 23rd

Practice identifying parts of the microscope with blank diagram given in class today

Bring in Dry Mount Specimens Monday 4/20

Petal from flower

Grass

Bud from flower or tree

Hair- human/ animal

Lint from dryer

Vacuum bag collection 

Newspaper-magazine print

Ribbon, thread, dental floss

Spices (cooking)

Soil

Journal #1

How would the scientific world be different if we did not use microscopes? Explain at least 3 reasons.

OR

Describe at least 4 ways in which microscopes help different professions in their day to day work. You many only have ONE EXAMPLE that connects to a scientist/ researcher/ doctor.

Blank Microscope Diagram distributed in-class

Answers- also in your binder copy

Its Alive Essential Questions

1. Why is a microscope beneficial in the observations of small specimens and cells?

2. How do cell organelle functions support life?

3. Why do various amounts of water, liquids, and nutrients diffuse into and out of your cells?