Purpose:

The purpose of this experiment was to take pictures of any ciliates found in order to identify the morphology of these ciliates.  We also continued practicing with microscopes and gathering data.  We also used the data recorded so far to begin to plan for the final presentation.

Procedure:

(If ciliates are found)

1. Isolate ciliats in a well plate.  Observe the well plate under a dissecting microscope.
2. Draw 5 microliters of ciliates with a micro pipette and place on a concavity slide.
3. Slow the ciliate down with 5 micro liters of methyl cellulose, and observe the concavity slide using a compound microscope.
4. Record the ciliate via photo or video.
5. Start forming your ideas for your group presentation.

Data:

(No ciliates were observed).

Presentation will be created via Google Slides.

Conclusion:

Although there were no ciliates found, I was able to look at a lab partner’s ciliate under the compound microscope.  We also created an outline for our presentation.