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Microscope Observation Worksheet

Explore the parts of a microscope and practice observing small objects with this Grade 3 science worksheet.

Grade 3 Science BiologyMicroscope Observation
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Microscope Observation Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will ask you to label parts of a microscope or describe what you see.

1. The part of the microscope you look through is called the  .

2. You place the object you want to look at on the  .

3. The   makes the object look bigger.

4. Label the parts of the microscope using the word bank below.

Eyepiece
Stage
Objective Lens
Light Source
Diagram of a microscope

A:  

B:  

C:  

D:  

5. What do we use a microscope for?

a

To look at very big objects

b

To make small objects look bigger

c

To draw pictures

d

To measure temperature

6. You should always use two hands to carry a microscope.

T

True

F

False

7. It is okay to touch the lenses of the microscope with your fingers.

T

True

F

False

8. Imagine you are looking at a tiny leaf under the microscope. What are some details you might see that you can't see with your eyes alone?