Classes VWe and VWH, as part of British Science week, had a session with the microscopes and slides.
When we opened the cases we found much of the equipment had been donated by past pupils, some even our brothers and sisters.
We learnt how to place the slides, change the magnification and adjust the focus. It took us a while as you have to go very slowly and carefully and if you rush it’s easy to lose focus and not see anything.
Once we had worked out how to adjust everything we saw some amazing colours and patterns in different kinds of pollen.
Another favourite set of slides involved looking at insect wings and legs.
