Read the procedural text. What question will a reader who is unfamiliar with
scientific equipment most likely ask?
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Preparing a Wet-Mount Slide
Purpose: to view aquatic specimens under a microscope
by suspending them in fluid
What is a pipette and a concave slide?
O How long does the procedure take?
O Why do people prepare wet-mount slides?
What is the purpose of the paper towels?
Materials: concave slide, cover slip, water, tweezers,
pipette, paper towels, specimen
Steps in the procedure:
1. Use pipette to place a drop of water in the concave center
of the slide
2. Use tweezers to position the specimen in liquid.
3. Place one side of the cover slip on slide at the edge of
the concave center
4. Lower the cover slip slowly over the center and remove
any water with the towel.