Microscopes Always use 2 hands to carry; one on the arm and one on the base Plug in; turn light on

Viewing Slides Start on LOW power objective lens Place slide on stage Use COARSE focus to find specimen Use FINE focus to make image clearer Then move to HIGHER power obj. lens Only use FINE adjustment to focus ! Using coarse may break the slide or squash your specimen

Making Slides Get slide and cover slip ready (make sure they are clean) Place specimen (one drop of water) on slide. Hold cover slip at 45°angle and place over drop; careful not to trap any air bubbles Observe under microscope