An Antique Microscope Slide Brings the Thrill of Discovery into a Contemporary Biology Classroom
Affiliation:
1. FRANK REISER (freiser.ncc@gmail.com) is Professor of Biology at Nassau Community College and has served as president of The Empire State Association of Two Year College Biologists, an NABT affiliate organization.
Abstract
The discovery of a Victorian-era microscope slide titled “Grouped Flower Seeds” began an investigation into the scientific and historical background of the antique slide to develop its usefulness as a multidisciplinary tool for PowerPoint presentations usable in contemporary biology classrooms, particularly large-enrollment sections. The resultant presentation was intended to engage students in discussing historical and contemporary biology education, as well as some of the intricacies of seed biology. Comparisons between the usefulness and scope of various seed identification resources, both online and in print, were made.
Publisher
University of California Press
Subject
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences,Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous),Education