Using the Microscope!
Name ________________________________ Block ____ ws#_____
Practice using the microscope with the specimens provided. You should make
GOOD observations and drawings of what you see. This practice will help you
when we look at less obvious things in class later.
Object Name and
Description
Colored Threads
Drawing
Draw at low power.
Total Magnification _____x
Letter “e”
Insect Eye
Slide of Choice
___________________
Draw at medium power.
Total Magnification _____x
Draw at high power.
Total Magnification _____x
Draw at your choice.
Total Magnification _____x
Using the Microscope!
Name ________________________________ Block ____ ws#______
Practice using the microscope with the specimens provided. You should make
GOOD observations and drawings of what you see. This practice will help you
when we look at less obvious things in class later.
Object Name and
Description
Colored Threads
Drawing
Draw at low power.
Total Magnification _____x
Letter “e”
Draw at medium power.
Total Magnification _____x
Insect Eye
Slide of Choice
___________________
Draw at high power.
Total Magnification _____x
Total Magnification _____x
Parts of the Microscope
Label the Parts….
Checklist for Microscope Directions!!!
 Make sure you click the low power objective in place.
 Put slide in stage clips
 Use coarse adjustment knobs to bring into focus (adjust a little with fine focus)
 Turn nose piece till Medium Power objective is clicked in place.
 ONLY use FINE focus from this point on!!! Focus (if you use coarse you will crack the slide!!)
 Turn nose piece till the High Power objective is clicked in place.
**Calculate total magnification Eye piece objective (10x) X ____ (objective in use (low,medium,high)**
Example: On low power 10x X 4x= 40x
Parts of the Microscope
Label the Parts….
Checklist for Microscope Directions!!!
 Make sure you click the low power objective in place.
 Put slide in stage clips
 Use coarse adjustment knobs to bring into focus (adjust a little with fine focus)
 Turn nose piece till Medium Power objective is clicked in place.
 ONLY use FINE focus from this point on!!! Focus (if you use coarse you will crack the slide!!)
 Turn nose piece till the High Power objective is clicked in place.
**Calculate total magnification Eye piece objective (10x) X ____ (objective in use (low,medium,high)**
Example: On low power 10x X 4x= 40x