Microscope Basics
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can focus a microscope to view a specimen at different magnifications.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the steps for properly carrying a microscope from the storage cabinet to your workspace. Why is it important to follow these steps?
2. Explain the function of the coarse and fine focus knobs on a microscope. When would you use each one?
3. What is the correct order of objective lenses (4x, 10x, 40x) to use when initially focusing on a specimen? Explain why this order is recommended.
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