Each member of each team will examine
six prepared slides of blood on a microscope and be prepared to
answer questions on his or her observations. These may include questions
relating to the identity of a disease-causing organism or abnormal
blood conditions. A quantitative question will be included.
Purpose
To gain experience in analysis of biological
samples.
Participants
Teams of up to four..
Materials
Slides and microscopes will be provided.
Rules
Team members may communicate with each other while the event
is in progress.
Books, prepared charts or other aids may not be used during
the event.
The position of the slides must not be changed.
Adjustments to the microscope will consist of only fine focus
adjustments.
Judging
Non-Quantitative portion 60 marks. Full marks will be awarded
for the most complete or
correct answers.
Quantitative portion 40 marks. Correct answers, derived by the
correct procedure, will
score full marks. Part marks may be awarded.
