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Purpose:
To provide the student with the opportunity to review the parts of a microscope and proper handling of a compound light microscope. Students will also learn a brief history of the microscope and the scientists who helped develop it. In addition, the students will be making slides to review wet mount and simple slide staining techniques.
Summary:
Microscopic examinations of prepared slides and the making of wet mount slides. Students will then use the information they gain to answer questions.
Objectives Links:
Structure & Function of Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic & Subcellular Organizations
Process Skills Checklist
Materials:
Per group (3-4 students):
- microscope
- compound microscope drawing
- scissors
- three basic microscope drawings
- fine newsprint
- prepared slide
- glass slide
- cover slip
- medicine dropper
- water
- lens paper
- forceps
Safety Concerns:
Standard procedures
Revision Date:
Summer 2001
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