In this Using the Compound Light Microscope Lab, students will learn the parts of the microscope and how to:

• focus on an object
• prepare a wet mount
• calculate field of view

This download includes 5 files:

1. Read This First includes product overview, materials list, contact information, terms of use and image credits.

2. Compound Light Microscope Lab handout for students, 4 pages.

3. Compound Light Microscope Lab Teacher’s Guide and Answer Key

4. Microscope Quiz

5. Microscope Quiz Answer Key

Complete materials list for a class of 30 students working in pairs (15 microscopes):

compound light microscope (15)

microscope slide (15)

newspaper (5)

coverslip (15)

dropper or pipette (15)

forceps (15)

colored thread

- black thread (60 cm)

- red thread (60 cm)

transparent ruler (15)

lens paper (1 package)

scissors (15)

water

You might also like:

Introduction to Biology PowerPoint and Notes

Introduction to Biology Task Cards

Exploring Life Bundle

Unique Properties of Water Lab

Enzyme Lab: Effect of Pectinase on Apple Juice Production Lab

Happy Teaching!

Carla Brooks

Science Island