Many of the microscopic organisms that swarm and multiply in our ponds are clearly visible with an ordinary school microscope. A closer look at microscopic organisms may challenge existing ideas about the differences between plants and animals and reinforce key ideas about the importance of each in ecosystems.
Microscopic organisms
Experiment topics
Observing protoctista in water using the hanging drop technique
Use a microscope and cheap, robust and readily available materials to observe cultures of microscopic organisms.
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