The Onion – Plant Cell Anatomy, Cell Division and Microscopy

• Chop onions.
• Recount the history of the optical microscopy.
• Describe the parts and function of the microscope.

• Describe parts and functions of a plant cell.
• Relate 5 stages of cell mitosis visible in onion root tip.

1. Prepare french onion soup
2. Use the ingredients and cooking process as jumping off point to explain scientific principles, such as the following for the onion…