Microscope parts
In this activity, students identify and label the main parts of a microscope and describe their function.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
identify the main parts of a microscope
describe the function of the different parts of a microscope.
Label the microscope
Use this interactive to identify and label the main parts of a microscope. Drag and drop the text labels onto the microscope diagram. Selecting or hovering over a box will highlight each area in the diagram. If you hover your mouse over the text labels there is more information.
If you want to redo an answer, click on the box and the answer will go back to the top so you can move it to another box. If you want to check your answers, use the Reset incorrect button. This will reset incorrect answers only. When you are happy with your selection, use the Check answers button to check them. Use Reset all to practise again from the start.
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
background information for teachers
teacher instructions
student instructions.
Related content
Find out more about microscopes with these articles:
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Related activity
The activity Which microscope is best? explores the uses, advantages and limitations of eight types of microscopes.
Useful link
The New York Microscope Company has a handy labeled diagram of a compound microscope showing the various parts and functions.
