Prepared Slides - Vegetables PK12

Introduce children to the fascinating structure of vegetables with this Prepared Slides - Vegetables set. Featuring 12 plastic microscope slides, each sample allows young scientists to safely examine cross-sections and tissues from commonly known vegetables. The samples are sealed, clearly labelled, and paired with an image of the vegetable they originate from, helping students make meaningful visual associations. This hands-on resource encourages inquiry-based learning and provides a vibrant...

Educational Benefits

• Promotes observation and scientific comparison skills
• Encourages foundational biological understanding through hands-on learning
• Develops language around plant anatomy and structure
• Safe, accessible introduction to microscopy for primary students

Classroom Ideas

• Pair with fresh vegetables for a macro/micro study
• Include in plant science units or investigations into nutrition
• Create journals where students record observations and sketch diagrams
• Use in science rotation activities with minimal supervision required
• Compare different root, stem, and leaf structures from the slides

Specifications

• Includes 12 plastic slides:
• Onion Epidermis
• Cabbage Leaf
• Celery Leaf
• Cucumber Ovary
• Pumpkin Ovary
• Burdock Root
• Carrot Root
• Lotus Root
• Ginger Root
• Potato Starch
• Corn Stem
• Sponge Gourd Stem
• Slide dimensions: 5.7cm long
• Fully sealed, labelled and ready to use
• Age suitability: 5-11 years