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The MicroscopeParts, Functions, &

Proper Use

The Microscope: An Introduction

• Definition: A microscope is an instrument used to study objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

• The compound light microscope uses lenses and a light source to magnify (enlarge) the object/specimen.

Images Produced by Light Microscopes

Amoeba Streptococcus bacteria Anthrax bacteria

Human cheek cells Plant cells Yeast cells

Parts of a Microscope

• Take a look at the microscope and read the definitions of each part. Use these items to fill in your diagram.

• Use your pencil lightly, in case you need to make corrections

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#9 Eye Piece or Ocular Lens—The part you look at with your eye. Usually 10 X magnification.

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#10 Arm – Used to safely transport microscope


#11 Stage – Slides are placed on this. The hole allows light to pass through the slide.


#12 Coarse Adjustment Knob – Moves tube up and down to bring object into focus. Used only with low-power objective.


#13 Fine Adjustment Knob – Brings object into sharper focus. Used with medium and high-power lenses.


#14 Base – Used to safely transport the microscope


#1 Tube – Transmits light from the objective lens to the eyepiece.


#2 Revolving Nosepiece – Rotating disk to change lens.


#3 Low Power Objective Lens – The first lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 4X


#4 Medium Power Objective Lens – The second lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 10 X


#5 High Power Objective Lens – The highest magnification used. Usually 40X. NEVER use the course adjustment when using this lens.


#6 Stage Clips – Use to keep the slide in place.


#7 Diaphragm – Use to vary the amount of light passing through the slide. Usually it is better if the amount of light is low.


#8 Light Source – Sends light up through the diaphragm and through the slide for viewing

Parts of a Microscope HWK

• Use the previous slides to match the correct terms and definitions from the handout.

– This is so that you don’t have to write out all the definitions on your own!!!!

Proper Care of the Microscope

• Chart paper activity – students come up with a “care/usage hint” for each microscope part.

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The Microscope Parts, Functions, & Proper Use The Microscope: An Introduction Definition: A microscope is an instrument used to study objects that are