Using a Microscope

Using a Microscope

Grade 8 · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can use a microscope to observe cells and record my observations with labeled diagrams.

Warm-Up Video

Fresno State · 4:24

BIOLOGY 10 - Basic Microscope Setup and Use

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

You are observing an Elodea leaf cell at 40x magnification. Draw a labeled diagram of what you observe, including at least three distinct parts of the cell. You are observing a prepared slide of cheek cells at 100x magnification. Draw a labeled diagram of what you observe, including at least three distinct parts of the cell.

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