School Slide Set No. 4 – 25 Prepared Microscope Slides (KS3+)

The School Slide Set No. 4 includes 25 expertly prepared microscope slides ideal for supporting Biology teaching across KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level. This comprehensive collection covers Histology of Humans & Mammals, Zoology, and Botany, offering a wide variety of organisms, tissues, and structures for students to explore under the microscope.

From human sperm cells to fern sporangia and giant insect chromosomes, this set provides an engaging and diverse cross‑section of biological samples. All slides are clearly labelled and professionally mounted, ensuring clarity and durability for repeated classroom use.

Included Slides

Histology of Humans & Mammals

• Tendon, dog – longitudinal section (dense connective tissue)
• Skin section with sweat gland, human
• Testis, rabbit – cross section
• Ovary, rabbit with developed eggs
• Sperm, human – smear
• Retina, rabbit – section

Zoology

• Paramecium, conjugation – whole mount
• Paramecium in fission – whole mount
• Trachelomonas, free‑swimming euglena type
• Hydra – endoderm & ectoderm, cross section
• Apis mellifica (honey bee), compound eye – whole mount
• Culex pipiens (house mosquito), larva – whole mount
• Giant chromosomes of salivary gland – whole mount
• Mya arenaria (clam), gill – cross section
• Clam gonads & gills – longitudinal section

Botany

• Ranunculus (buttercup), root – cross section
• Tilia (lime tree), 1‑, 2‑ & 3‑year stems on one slide – cross sections
• Pinus (pine tree), stem – longitudinal section
• Triticum (wheat), leaf – cross section
• Monocot/dicot leaves (Zea mays / Ligustrum lucidum) – cross sections
• Pinus (pine), male cone – longitudinal section
• Pinus (pine), female cone – longitudinal section
• Sporophyte – whole mount
• Cyrtomium (fern), leaf with sporangia
• Volvox sp. – whole mount

Total: 25 prepared slides

Key Features

• Set of 25 professionally prepared microscope slides
• Covers histology, invertebrates, protozoa, fungi, plant tissues, and algae
• Perfect for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level Biology practical lessons
• Clearly labelled slides ideal for teaching microscopy and biological drawing
• Diverse sample range encouraging observational skills and comparative study
• Durable, high‑clarity specimens suitable for repeated lab use

Ideal for School Science Lessons & Practical Biology

This slide set provides a rich selection of biological samples, making it ideal for exploring cell structure, tissue organisation, plant anatomy, and microorganism diversity. It helps students develop essential practical skills while deepening their understanding of the living world.

• Investigating mammalian tissues including glands, reproductive organs, and sensory structures
• Observing cell division, protozoa, insect anatomy, and animal adaptations
• Studying plant stems, leaves, cones, roots, and reproductive structures
• Exploring microorganisms such as Trachelomonas and Volvox
• Supporting lessons on classification, microscopy technique, and biological diagrams

With its wide variety of high‑quality specimens, the School Slide Set No. 4 is an excellent resource for enhancing hands‑on Biology lessons and building student confidence in microscopy.