Scribd
Upload
16 views

3.4a Structures and Functions of A Microscope

This document provides information about microscopes, including their history, parts, magnification, and safe usage. It discusses how Robert Hooke invented the compound microscope in 1665 and improved illumination. Compound microscopes contain two or more lenses, with magnification determined by multiplying the eyepiece and objective lens numbers. The parts of a microscope are explained, including the objective lenses, which allow for different magnifications. Finally, safety tips are outlined for properly handling and storing microscopes.

Uploaded by

singhthanks603
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
16 views

3.4a Structures and Functions of A Microscope

This document provides information about microscopes, including their history, parts, magnification, and safe usage. It discusses how Robert Hooke invented the compound microscope in 1665 and improved illumination. Compound microscopes contain two or more lenses, with magnification determined by multiplying the eyepiece and objective lens numbers. The parts of a microscope are explained, including the objective lenses, which allow for different magnifications. Finally, safety tips are outlined for properly handling and storing microscopes.

Uploaded by

singhthanks603
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 23

MICROSCOPES

Learning Intention:
We are learning about the structure and function
of a microscope and how to focus on an object.

Success Criteria:
- I can identify parts of a microscope and state
their function

- I can determine the magnification of a


microscope

- I can put an object in clear focus


PROFICIENCY SCALE
TUNING IN

WHAT AM I? WHAT AM I?
TUNING IN

WHAT AM I? WHAT AM I?
TUNING IN

Maggot Head Bacteria on a needle tip


TUNING IN

Fruit caterpillar head Ant head


MICROSCOPES
• Microscopes are responsible for opening a whole new world for us.

• They have allowed us to see beyond our vision. The more detailed these microscopes become, the more
detail and wonder we are able to observe.

• But often, rather than answering our questions, they provide us with many more!
HISTORY OF MICROSCOPES

• In 1665, Robert Hooke published a book


based on his observations of the microscopic world.

• He was able to do this because he had built a


compound microscope with a twist-operated
focusing mechanism – this had never been seen
before.

• He further improved the microscope by placing a


water flask beside the microscope to focus light
from an oil-lamp onto his specimens to illuminate
them brightly.
HISTORY OF MICROSCOPES

Are there any similarities/differences between these two microscopes?


HISTORY OF MICROSCOPES
Both of these are called ‘compound microscopes’
Is there any difference between them?
HISTORY OF MICROSCOPES
Both of these are called ‘compound microscopes’
Is there any difference between them?
COMPOUND MICROSCOPES

• A microscope is an instrument that gives magnified


images of small objects, usually too small to be seen by
the naked eye.

• A light microscope relies on light passing through the


object of reflecting off it.

• A magnifying glass is an example of a simple microscope.


It contains ones plastic or glass lenses and uses light to
give magnified views of small objects such as ants
MAGNIFICATION

• A compound microscope contains two or more


lenses.

• The two lenses that determine the


magnification of the microscope are

* Eyepiece lens
* Objective lens

• Each lens has a number on it that signifies its


magnification

How many objective lenses do you see?

Why are there more than one?


MAGNIFICATION
• Multiplying the eyepiece number by the objective lens number will give you the magnification of the
microscope

For example;

What is the total magnification if


the objective lens is x20 and the
eyepiece is x5?
PARTS OF A MICROSCOPES
PARTS OF A MICROSCOPES
TASK #1

Complete the worksheet. Try and remember


the structure from the previous slide
PARTS OF A MICROSCOPES
PARTS OF A MICROSCOPES
PARTS OF A MICROSCOPES
TASK #2

Education Perfect (14 mins)

1. Parts and Function of a microscope


SAFETY – USING A MICROSCOPE
Important points to remember when using a microscope: SAFE HANDLING
Can you think of some safety rules for handling a microscope?
SAFETY – USING A MICROSCOPE
Important points to remember when using a microscope: SAFE HANDLING
1. When lifting the microscope, put one hand on the body of the
microscope and one hand under the base.

2. The microscope should be used on a flat surface and not too


close to the edge.

3. Take care that the light intensity is not too high, or it might
damage eyes.

4. When you have finished using the microscope, return the


shortest objective lens into position.

5. Remove the slide and make sure that the stage is clean.

6. Make sure that when your microscope is not in use, it is always clean and carefully out away.
PRAC – USING A MICROSCOPE

TASK #3 – Practical using a microscope TASK #4 – Microscope Worksheet


REFLECTION
When you are looking down the microscope, what happens when you move the microscope slide…?

a. To the left

b. To the right

c. Towards you

d. Away from you

Write your answer on a post-it note and hand it in

You might also like