Observe the drop of pond water under low power to scan and find the organisms. High power is useful once you have found something to observe in more detail. If the organisms are moving too fast and therefore are difficult to observe, add one drop of Protoslo or Detain per drop of culture on the slide. If this is unavailable, place two or three strands of cotton on the slide first and then add the drop of pond water. These procedures will slow the organisms.
Observations Put observations on blank sheets.
Locate and diagram at least four organisms. Put your sketch in circles drawn from petri dishes. A brief description of the organism's color and shape, as it appears to you, and its movement pattern. Note whether the organism moves by cilia or flagella, and how it feeds, if observed. Record this data and place it next to the organism's name.