


Look again at video #4, increase the magnification of your “e” from 40X to 100X. In what direction did you move the slide on the stage?ħ. Now move the image to see the very top of it. Try to move your IMAGE to the right, which way did you have to move the slide? Center the “e” back in the middle of the scope. Watch the last two videos, #5 and #6 on how the image you see is the mirror image of the specimen. Why do you think it is important to start with the smallest objective?Ħ. Place your slide on the scope correctly and using the lowest objective, focus in on the “e” on your slide. Why does the coverslip have to be placed on the slide diagonally?ĥ. Follow the directions on the second video to make your slide. In front of you, you have a slide, the letter “e”, water and a cover slip. What is the total magnification of the specimen?Ĥ. What is the correct way to carry your light microscope?ģ. Check your answers by double-clicking on the picture in the tutorial.Ģ. When you have done that, follow along with these questions to complete the tutorial.ġ. Click on the bookmarks at the bottom and experience those different websites. With your microscope, follow the directions on this sheet to learn more about how your light microscope functions. It covers:Ĥ.the mirror image quality of what the student is looking atĥ.how to change from one objective lens to a higher oneĬlick here for a downloadable version of this study guide in word This tutorial is to teach basic usage for a compound light microscope.
#Lookthrough microscope how to
Video directions on how to use the light microscope Video directions on how to make a wet-mount slide. Labelled drawings to review parts and uses of the parts of a microscope. Standard procedures to use a light microscope.
