Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Using a Microscope – Parts and Preparation
Learn the main parts of a light microscope and how to prepare a simple slide.
Module
Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Which lens do you look through when using a light microscope?
Question 2
Multiple choice
When preparing an onion skin slide, you add a drop of iodine solution. Why?
Question 3
Multiple choice
You start observing a slide on low magnification before switching to higher magnification. Why?
Question 4
True or false
A cover slip is placed over the specimen on the slide to protect the objective lens and keep the specimen flat.
Question 5
Matching
Match each microscope part to its function.