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Microscope Parts and Usage Guide

The document provides instructions for students on how to use a microscope to view microscopic organisms. It includes labeling the basic parts of a microscope, the functions of those parts, rules for proper microscope use, and step-by-step directions for viewing a slide under the microscope at different magnifications by adjusting the objectives and focus knobs. The lesson aims to teach students how to operate a microscope correctly in order to investigate microscopic life.

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Microscope Parts and Usage Guide

The document provides instructions for students on how to use a microscope to view microscopic organisms. It includes labeling the basic parts of a microscope, the functions of those parts, rules for proper microscope use, and step-by-step directions for viewing a slide under the microscope at different magnifications by adjusting the objectives and focus knobs. The lesson aims to teach students how to operate a microscope correctly in order to investigate microscopic life.

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WARM UP

On

the paper handed to


you, label as many parts of
the microscope as you can.
(3 minutes)

Class

discussion that
reviews warm up
(5

Minutes)

Today

we are starting our


investigation into microscopic
organisms.

In

order to view and understand


microscopic organisms, we need to
know how to view them and use the
tools to view them.

Parts of the Microscope


and Their Function
30 minutes

Glue

the paper that is being passed


out on to Page 3 in your composition
book.

Label

the pieces of the microscope


as we progress through the
PowerPoint/demonstration.

Rules of using a microscope

Always carry with 2 hands

Only use lens paper for cleaning

Do not force knobs

Always store covered

Be careful of the cords

Parts of a microscope

Parts of a microscope

Eyepiece

Parts of a microscope
Body

tube

Parts of a microscope
Nosepiece

Parts of a microscope
Objectives
Low

power (short)

Medium

power
(medium)

High

power (long)

Parts of a microscope
Arm

Parts of a microscope
Stage

Parts of a microscope
Stage

clips

Parts of a microscope
Diaphragm

Parts of a microscope
Coarse

and fine
adjustment knobs
Coarse:
Fine:

Large Knob

Small Knob

Parts of a microscope
Light

source

Parts of a microscope
Base

Magnification
Multiply

the eyepiece
magnification (10X) by the
objective magnification (4X,
10X, 40X)
Example:

4 x 10 = 40X total

How to use a microscope


Place
Use

the slide on the stage

stage clips to secure slide

Adjust

nosepiece to lowest setting

(Lowest
Look
Use

= shortest objective)

into eyepiece

coarse focus knob

End

of notes section of
presentation.

Discussion
What types of objects would you like
to see under a microscope?
Turn and talk with a neighbor about
what you would like to see up close.
(30 seconds)

Class

Discussion

Microscope

Drawing Quiz
Game (10 minutes)

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