Introductory Microscope Slide Set – 15 Slides

This introductory microscope slide set provides a hands-on, curriculum-aligned introduction to microscopy, featuring 15 diverse biological and non-biological specimens. Ideal for beginners, the set helps students build core skills such as focusing, image interpretation, and comparing plant, animal and material structures. Perfect for classrooms, science fairs, homeschool learners and curious hobbyists, this set includes classic specimens like onion epidermis, animal cells, insect parts, fibres and stained blood—all selected to support foundational biology and microscopy concepts.

Slide Set Includes

1. Letter 'e' – for practising focusing and image inversion
2. Human hair – structure and variation
3. Natural fibre (wool) – organic textile patterns
4. Synthetic fibre (nylon) – compare natural vs synthetic
5. Crystal – geometric non-living structure
6. Dust – common particulate matter
7. Blood (stained) – red and white blood cells
8. Insect leg – joints, hairs and segmentation
9. Insect wing – veins and membrane structures
10. Insect head – compound eyes and mouthparts
11. Onion epidermis – classic plant cells
12. Typical animal cell – shape and nucleus
13. Fish scale – whole mount
14. Feather – whole mount
15. Ant – whole mount

Key Features

• 15 pre-mounted, clearly labelled glass slides
• Diverse mix of plant, animal, insect and material samples
• Supports NCEA, IB and general science programmes
• Compatible with most compound light microscopes
• Neatly stored in a protective plastic case for easy organisation
• Excellent for introducing microscopy skills and specimen comparison

Specifications

• Slide size: Standard 25 × 75 mm
• Mounting: Permanently mounted glass slides
• Subjects: Introductory biology, microscopy skills, plant and animal cells
• Class level: Year 5–10, homeschool, and general science learners
• Packaging: 15-slide labelled storage case