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Parts
Functions of parts
Handling a microscope
Living things
100
What is the part of the microscope you look through called?
The eyepiece
100
What does the eyepiece do?
Is the part you look through to view the slide
100
Should you use one or two hands when carrying a microscope?
You should use both hands when handing a microscope
100
What vegetable can be viewed easily under a microscope? (Hint: They make you cry when you cut them)
Onions
200
What is the part of the microscope you place your slide on
The stage
200
What is the function of the stage?
The flat platform where you place your slides
200
What do you use to clean your microscope if it is dirty?
Lense paper
200
What living thing outside can be viewed under a microscope easily?
Leaves
300
What is the bottom piece of the microscope that holds it up called?
The base
300

What does the base of the microscope do?

It provides support for the microscope

300
Why should you close one of your eyes when looking through the microscope lense?
To prevent eye strain
300
What type of slide can be used to view hair, pollen etc.
Dry slides
400
What part of the microscope holds the upper piece of the microscope up?
The arm
400
What is the purpose of the stage clip?
Holds the slide in place on the stage
400
Why should you not touch the lense of the microscope?
The oils on your fingers can smudge the lense and even etch it if its left on for too long
400
What types of slides can be used to view saliva and blood samples?
Wet slides
500
Which part of the microscope provides light for the slides to be visible?
The light source
500
What does the revolving nosepiece do?
Revolving nosepiece has holders for the different objective lenses. It allows the rotation of the lenses while viewing.
500
Why is it important to handle slides with great care?
it is important to handle slides with great care because they are made of glass and can break if mishandled
500
Name one non-living thing that can be viewed under a microscope
Pages of a book, water samples, most liquids in general