School Slide Set – Histology (23 Prepared Slides, KS3+)

The Histology Slide Set (23 Prepared Slides) provides an extensive and well‑structured introduction to the microscopic study of human and mammalian tissues. Suitable for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level Biology, this high‑quality collection covers the major body systems, enabling students to explore cell types, tissues, and organs in clear detail under the microscope.

Each slide is professionally prepared and clearly labelled, making this set an ideal classroom resource for practical lessons, independent study, and strengthening students’ microscopy skills. With samples ranging from connective tissue and muscle fibres to chromosomes, sensory organs, and reproductive structures, this collection supports a wide range of curriculum‑aligned biological topics.

Included Slides

Epithelium & Connective Tissues

• Loose connective tissue, rabbit
• Hyaline cartilage, rabbit
• Hard bone grinding, human
• Muscle types (striated, smooth, cardiac), dog
• Tendon (dense connective tissue), dog – longitudinal section
• Isolated mouth cells – smear
• Skin section through hair follicle, human
• Stratified flat epithelium, dog

Respiratory, Circulatory & Endocrine Systems

• Trachea, rabbit – cross section
• Artery & vein, rabbit – cross section
• Human blood smear – Giemsa stained

Digestive System

• Stomach wall, dog – section
• Small intestine, dog – cross section
• Liver, pig – section

Urinary & Genital System

• Injected kidney, rabbit – section
• Kidney, rat – cortex & medulla section
• Testis, rabbit – cross section
• Ovary, rabbit with developed eggs
• Sperm, human – smear
• Human chromosomes in blood – male
• Human chromosomes in blood – female

Nervous System & Sensory Organs

• Nerve, rabbit – cross & longitudinal sections
• Cerebrum, dog – section
• Spinal cord, rabbit – cross section
• Taste buds, rabbit – longitudinal section
• Retina, rabbit – section

Total: 23 prepared slides

Key Features

• Set of 23 professionally prepared histology slides
• Covers all major human and mammalian body systems
• Clear specimens ideal for KS3–A Level Biology
• Supports lessons on tissues, organs, cells, and body systems
• Excellent for microscopy practice and scientific drawing
• Durable, labelled slides designed for repeated classroom use

Ideal for School Science Lessons & Practical Biology

This histology slide set provides a solid foundation for exploring the structure and function of human and mammalian tissues. It is ideal for teaching key biological concepts, improving observational skills, and supporting hands‑on science learning.

• Investigating epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues
• Studying major organs and body systems under the microscope
• Exploring cell structure, differentiation, and organisation
• Examining chromosomes and understanding genetic material
• Building microscopy proficiency through clear, curriculum‑aligned specimens
• Developing scientific drawing and comparative anatomy skills

Comprehensive and classroom‑ready, the Histology Slide Set (23 Slides) is an invaluable resource for school laboratories, enabling students to deepen their understanding of human biology through clear, high‑quality microscopic observation.