In this lesson, we will learn how to use a basic light microscope and start experiencing the amazing microscopic world around us. Then, we will use our new microscope skills to be …

Comfortable seat positioning and lighting are important, especially if you are going to be using the microscope to examine many slides. Ensure the light beam diaphragm is opened. Start with …

Before using a microscope, it’s important to become familiar with its main parts and how they work together. Learning the parts of a microscope helps gain confidence in adjusting focus, …

To find the total magnification of a microscope, just multiply the two magnifications. Complete the table below by finding the total magnification for each pair of lenses.

We’re going to learn how to use our microscope to make things appear larger so we can study them more easily. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re eating for dinner, how many toes ants …

Explain how to increase the amount of light when going from low to high power using the compound light microscope. Explain the proper procedure for focusing under low and high …

The proper way to use a monocular microscope is to look through the eyepiece with one eye and keep the other eye open (this helps avoid eye strain). Remember, everything is upside down …