Updated for Distance Learning: I have added a digital version of this task card set for those of you who would prefer to use the task cards for a paperless classroom or distance learning. CLICK HERE to see a video of this digital resource in action.

These 40 microscope task cards with EDITABLE TEMPLATE provide a great activity for student centered enrichment or review. Along with descriptive tasks, 13 of the 40 task cards require that students identify the parts of the microscope on a diagram and describe their functions. This task card set is a handy tool for early finishers or as an independent study or group activity. This hits common core standards for reading, listening, writing and speaking.

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THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES

Digital Resource

(1) 40 Cells Task Cards With Answers (Google Slides)

(2) 40 Cells Task Cards Without Answers (Google Slides)

(3) Student Worksheet (Google Slides & Printable PDF)

(4) Student Worksheet Answer Key (Google Slides & Printable PDF)

CLICK HERE if you are only interested in the Digital task cards.

Printable Resource

(1) 40 Cells Task Cards - Question Side (Printable PDF)

(2) 40 Cells Task Cards - Answer Side (Printable PDF)

(3) Microscope Diagram Card (Printable PDF)

(4) Editable Task Card Template (Editable PowerPoint)

(5) Student Worksheet (Editable Word Doc, Printable PDF)

(6) Student Worksheet Answer Key (Editable Word Doc, Printable PDF)

CLICK HERE if you are only interested in the Printable task cards.

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TASK CARD TERMS AND CONCEPTS EXAMINED:

(1) Parts of the microscope: eyepiece, body tube, rotating/revolving nosepiece, objective lenses, arm, base, light source/illuminator, condenser lens, diaphragm, stage, stage clips, coarse adjustment knob and fine adjustment knob.

(2) How to identify and fix common problems that arise during the use of the microscope.

(3) How to safely handle and operate the microscope.

(4) How to calculate magnification.

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TEACHERS WHO HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT HAVE SAID:

♥ "Very helpful in the classroom for reviewing microscopes and their parts. Great job!" (Thanks Anonymous Buyer.)

♥ "This worked really well as a review of microscopes." (Thanks Kristin H.)

♥ "I utilized this a student-centered lab to allow students to investigate scope parts before oral practical. Well-done and thorough. Thanks!" (Thanks Tracy M.)

♥ "Fantastic! I love that you give the option of editing." (Thanks Lindsey N.)

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