1. A C TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
DO NOW: (5 mins)
AGENDA
03/14/’13
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
T R Y T H I S !
Which two lettered parts is
needed in order to determine the total magnification of an object viewed under the microscope?
ANSWER: ____ and ____ A C

2. TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
AGENDA
03/14/’13
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
MINI LESSON (10-15 MINS)
Microscope
is a tool used to enlarge an object
from its original size.
used to view organisms that are too
small to be seen by the naked eyes.

3. 9. EYEPIECE/OCULAR 1. BODY TUBE 2. NOSE PIECE 10. ARM 3. SCANNER O.
TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
AGENDA
03/14/’13
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
MINI LESSON (10-15 MINS)
Parts of the Microscope
9. EYEPIECE/OCULAR
1. BODY TUBE
2. NOSE PIECE
10. ARM
3. SCANNER O.
4. LOW POWER O.
5. HIGH POWER O.
11. STAGE
6. STAGE CLIP
12. COARSE ADJUSTMENT
7. DIAPHRAGM
13. FINE ADJUSTMENT.
8. MIRROR
14. BASE

4. How does an object appear under the microscope?
TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
AGENDA
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
MINI LESSON (10-15 MINS)
How does an object appear under the microscope? ?
State two ways the image seen through the microscope
differs from the actual specimen being observed. [1]
1. _____________ 2. _____________
larger
upside down

5. Parts of the Microscope that Magnifies
TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
AGENDA
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
MINI LESSON (10-15 MINS)
Parts of the Microscope that Magnifies
1. Ocular/Eyepiece
= ___ magnification
2. Scanner Objective
= ___ magnification
3. Low Power Objective
= ___ magnification
4. High Power Objective
= ___ magnification

6. TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
AGENDA
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
MINI LESSON (10-15 MINS)
Preparing a Wet Mount Specimen
used to view specimens
by placing them on slide
with water.
How to prepare a wet
mount specimen?
Place a drop of water
on one side of a cover slip
and a paper towel on the
other side.

7. PARTS AND USE OF THE MICROSCOPE Pages 8 -12
TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
AGENDA
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
GROUP LAB ACTIVITY ( MINS.)
PARTS AND USE OF THE MICROSCOPE Pages 8 -12

8. HOMEWORKSHEET TOPIC: PARTS AND FUNCTION OF THE MICROSCOPE
AIM : How do we identify & describe the parts & function of the
microscope ?
AGENDA
DO NOW:
Answer sample regents question
MINI LESSON:
Discuss the function of the microscope.
Identify and describe the parts of the microscope.
Discuss wet mount slide preparation and staining technique
ACTIVITY:
Microscope Lab
REFLECTION
HOMEWORK
HOMEWORK (5 MINS.)
HOMEWORKSHEET