Guess the Body Part
Author(s): Aldo Cos, Jon Fisher
Microscopy - Teacher's Guide
SED 695B; Fall 2005
     
Topics addressed
Description of Investigation
human biology, microscopes This fun activity called Guess the Body Part can be used to make careful detailed observations of the human body. It might serve as a review, an introduction activity, or a game in a human biology class.
 

Study Guide:

1. Give students a sheet of the pictures on the left.

2. Ask students to guess the body part by making careful observations.

3. After all have written down their guesses, distribute the correct answers.

4. Discuss, compare and contrast the human microscopic images with the body part.

 

Questions:

What is part of the body is shown on the images?

How can you determine which body part is shown?

References & Links:

Microscopy at Wikipedia

Microscopy Imaging Resources

Microscope Resources