Microscope & Slide Observation Worksheet
Explore the parts of a microscope and observe different types of cells using this Grade 4 science worksheet.
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Microscope & Slide Observation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image of the microscope to help you.
1. Label the following parts of the microscope:

A. Eyepiece:
B. Revolving Nosepiece:
C. Stage:
D. Objective Lenses:
2. Complete the sentences below using the correct microscope terms.
a. You look through the to see the specimen.
b. The holds the slide in place.
c. You turn the to change the magnification.
3. Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
a. You should always use the coarse adjustment knob when focusing on high power.
True
False
b. A slide is a thin piece of glass where you place the specimen.
True
False
4. Look at the image of the plant cell. What are two parts you can identify?

5. What is the best way to carry a microscope?
By the eyepiece
With one hand on the base and one on the arm
By the objective lenses
Dragging it across the table
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