Introduction to Elementary Practical Biology: A Laboratory Guide for High-School and College Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Wright Dodge

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656282711 ISBN 13: 9780656282715

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Hands-on biology for real lab work you can trust.

This practical guide drives independent observation and precise laboratory skills, from collecting specimens to reporting results. It covers a range of common organisms and teaches how to use a microscope, make careful drawings, and keep clear notes.

The book emphasizes learning by doing, with questions that require examining specimens or performing experiments rather than memorizing text. It includes guidance on dissection, preserving specimens, and shaping conclusions from observed facts. Although written for classroom use, it also helps teachers structure effective, student‑led inquiry.

• How to observe accurately and distinguish essential facts from distractions
• Steps for collecting, preserving, and preparing specimens for study
• Techniques for taking notes and making informative drawings
• Structured practice with a range of plants and animals to build microscopy skills

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, test‑ready approach to introductory biology lab work and for instructors aiming to foster hands‑on scientific thinking with real specimens.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656282711
• ISBN 13: 9780656282715
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 454