Microscope Exploration
Explore the parts and functions of a microscope with this interactive worksheet for grade 6 science students.
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Microscope Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Refer to the diagram of the microscope as needed.
Label the parts of the microscope using the word bank below.
1. The part of the microscope you look through is called the .
2. The holds the slide in place.
3. To make large adjustments to focus, you use the .
4. The provides light to view the specimen.
1. Which part of the microscope allows you to change the magnification?
Eyepiece
Base
Objective Lenses
Stage Clips
2. When carrying a microscope, how should you hold it?
By the eyepiece
With one hand on the arm and one on the base
By the light source
By the stage
1. You should always start focusing with the highest power objective lens.
True
False
2. The diaphragm controls the amount of light passing through the specimen.
True
False
1. Why is it important to use both the coarse and fine adjustment knobs when focusing a microscope?
2. Name two types of specimens you might view under a microscope.
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