This power point is suitable for introducing microscopy to students. Contents of the power point lesson: A starter and plenary It explains the various parts of a microscope Explains how to prepare an onion cell slide Asks students to write a method for preparing a cheek cell slide It explains how to draw diagrams of what is seen under the microscope Asks students to draw diagrams of both onion and cheek slides Contents of the worksheet power point: Label the diagram Matching labels to definitions Cut out flaps that can be glued in and definitions written underneath (Eyepiece Lens, Objective Lens, Stage, Diaphragm, Light, Base, Arm, Fine Focus Knob, Coarse Focus Knob) Students cut out pictures of slide preparation and stick them in their books in the correct order. Students can write the method for preparing a cell specimen Students can complete a crossword and label the diagram below of slide preparation Cut out and match the steps of viewing a slide with the diagrams Students can practice drawing scientific diagrams in the circles There are answer keys included.

This simple power point is suitable for introducing cells to students. It explains the difference between animal and plant cells and lists basic organelles (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, cell wall, vacuole and chloroplasts). It gives a brief function of each organelle. There are two matching activities within the power point which can be printed from the doodle notes file. There is also a starter and plenary included in the lesson. Ideal for an introduction to cells lesson. The doodle note file contains two worksheets with 3 possible challenge levels to each. There are answer keys included.