Microscope Slide Observation Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet on microscope slide observation, covering parts of a microscope, slide preparation, and basic observations.
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Microscope Slide Observation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will require you to recall information about microscopes and slide observation.
1. The part of the microscope you look through is called the .
2. The holds the slide in place on the stage.
3. You use the knob for large adjustments and the knob for small, clear adjustments.
Match each microscope part with its function.
1. Eyepiece
a. Supports the slide
2. Stage
b. Magnifies the image
3. Objective Lenses
c. Where you look through
4. What is the purpose of adding a drop of water to a dry specimen on a slide?
To dry the specimen more
To make it easier to see
To cool down the slide
To clean the slide
5. You should always start observing a slide with the highest power objective lens.
True
False
6. A cover slip helps to flatten the specimen and protect the objective lens.
True
False
7. Describe one safety rule you should follow when using a microscope.