1. Parts and focusing http://davesolon.com/scopetrain/scopeRO.swf
Microscope Basics (1)
Parts and focusing

2. Label the Compound Light Microscope (Handout)
Ocular lens
Body Tube
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Fine adjustment Knob
Revolving nosepiece
Objective lenses (4x, 10x, 40x)
Arm
Stage
Stage Clips
Diaphram
Light source
Base

3. Focusing with a Microscope
Plug in and turn on.
Lower stage completely.
Turn nosepiece to low objective.
Raise stage with coarse objective until specimen is seen. (Big knob)
Fine focus the specimen.
Centre specimen in the field of view.
Rotate nosepiece to medium power objective.
Refocus with fine adjustment.
Re-centre the specimen.
Refocus with fine adjustment. (Be careful not to break the slide.)
Adjust the condenser. (Light)
Start over to look at another specimen.
Carrying and storage instructions. Demo with camera.

4. Microscope and Cell Theory Assignment – pages 140-141 (Handout)