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Student Activity - Microscope parts

Activity idea

By the end of this activity, students should be able to identify the main parts of a microscope and describe their function.

Instructions

a) Using the list of words below, label the microscope parts numbered (i) to (viii). (Some words listed are not used.)

  • stage
  • eye piece lens
  • base
  • barrel
  • coarse focus adjustment
  • diaphragm
  • arm
  • fine focus adjustment
  • high power lens
  • clips
  • light source
  • low power lens

b) Explain the function of the following numbered parts of the microscope.

Part

Function

(ii)

 

(v)

 

(vi)

 

(viii)

 

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