IN THIS CHAPTER
Preparing cork, onion and yeast cells, and more
Basic equipment you need for your experiments
Chapter 14
Ten Basic Experiments
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, the great Swiss educator, transformed
19th-century thinking with his belief that learning requires one to develop
the powers of the »head, heart and hands«. The hands-on approach sparks a
greater curiosity. And it’s also curiosity that accelerates your learning. Dive now
into microscope experiments that are easy and fun, providing endless opportunity
for microscopy.
Cork Cells
Robert Hooke was the first to take a look at the honeycomb structure of cork
under a microscope. Now open a bottle of wine and step into the findings of
Hooke
yourself.
You need:
✔✔A piece of cork
✔✔A glass slide with coverslip
✔✔A sharp knife or razor blade
✔✔Tweezers
✔✔A pipette
✔✔Water
Carefully cut a very thin slice of cork using the razor blade or sharp
knife from the end of the cork. The thinner your slice, the better is the
outcome. Drop a few drops of water onto the slide. The drop of water