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Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
Microscope Lab | How to Use, Introduction & Newspaper e-Lab
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Description

Do your students struggle with the proper use of microscopes? Our introductory lab on microscope usage and slide preparation will have your student viewing specimen like an old pro. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:

  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Results and Conclusions

STUDENTS WILL:

  • Learn the parts of a compound light microscope, how to use the different objective lenses and what not to do with a microscope
  • Practice what they learn when they view a newspaper “e” under low, medium, and high power
  • Draw what they view under the microscope 
  • Gain an understanding of how microscopes flip the image upside down

SEE HOW THIS LESSON ALIGNS WITH THE NGSS, TEKS or GSE

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TERMS OF USE (TOU):
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• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only
• Intended for classroom and personal use only
• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. 
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Description

Do your students struggle with the proper use of microscopes? Our introductory lab on microscope usage and slide preparation will have your student viewing specimen like an old pro. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:

  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Results and Conclusions

STUDENTS WILL:

  • Learn the parts of a compound light microscope, how to use the different objective lenses and what not to do with a microscope
  • Practice what they learn when they view a newspaper “e” under low, medium, and high power
  • Draw what they view under the microscope 
  • Gain an understanding of how microscopes flip the image upside down

SEE HOW THIS LESSON ALIGNS WITH THE NGSS, TEKS or GSE

Because we have created many of our own graphics or have purchased licenses to other graphics with permission, we cannot offer our resources in editable format unless otherwise stated.

TERMS OF USE (TOU):
All rights reserved by GETTING NERDY®️. 
• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only
• Intended for classroom and personal use only
• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. 
• This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view
Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license.


Introduction to Microscopes E Lab © 2012 to present GETTING NERDY®️ All Rights Reserved 

www.gettingnerdyscience.com

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Quick and Easy
Rated 5 out of 5
June 1, 2026
Met expectations
Would purchase more
Standards-aligned
Easy resource for learning about the microscope. A lesson using this resource would be easy for students to understand.
Michelle S.
56 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 11th, 12th
Great for beginners
Rated 5 out of 5
March 22, 2026
This is a great introduction to microscopes for students.
385 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Great Resource
Rated 4 out of 5
March 18, 2026
Thank you- this was a great addition to the unit for review.
Virge O.
598 reviews • Alabama
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Great intro to microscopes
Rated 5 out of 5
November 18, 2025
Met expectations
Would purchase more
Standards-aligned
Great activity to help students understand microscopy
Emili Wallace
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121 reviews • North Carolina
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
great product
Rated 5 out of 5
October 22, 2025
This was a great resource for my class. Thank you so much!
Ashley K.
221 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
A well crafted resource
Rated 5 out of 5
September 30, 2025
Met expectations
Would purchase more
Standards-aligned
I like how this resource guides the scholar in how to use the microscope and I am sure they will enjoy the activity.
54 reviews • Virginia
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Great lab!
Rated 5 out of 5
September 8, 2025
I Use this every year to teach how to use microscopes.
Ashley B.
80 reviews • Virginia
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
No prep, great resourse
Rated 5 out of 5
September 2, 2025
Met expectations
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Great use for all my students, easy, no prep. Able to print and go
The Science Runner
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160 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

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NGSSMS-ETS1-2
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
NGSSMS-ETS1-4
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
NGSSMS-ETS1-1
Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
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