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The Microscope

The Microscope. 6 th Grade. How a Microscope Works. Convex Lenses are curved glass used to make microscopes (and glasses etc.). Convex Lenses bend light and focus it in one spot. How a Microscope Works. Ocular Lens (Magnifies Image). Objective Lens (Gathers Light, Magnifies

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The Microscope

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  1. The Microscope 6th Grade

  2. How a Microscope Works Convex Lenses are curved glass used to make microscopes (and glasses etc.) Convex Lenses bend light and focus it in one spot.

  3. How a Microscope Works Ocular Lens (Magnifies Image) Objective Lens (Gathers Light, Magnifies And Focuses Image Inside Body Tube) Body Tube (Image Focuses) • Bending Light: The objective (bottom) convex lens magnifies and focuses (bends) the image inside the body tube and the ocular convex (top) lens of a microscope magnifies it (again).

  4. The Parts of a Microscope

  5. Ocular Lens Body Tube Nose Piece Arm Objective Lenses Stage Stage Clips Coarse Adj. Diaphragm Fine Adjustment Light Source Base Skip to Magnification Section

  6. Body Tube • The body tube holds the objective lenses and the ocular lens at the proper distance Diagram

  7. Nose Piece • The Nose Piece holds the objective lenses and can be turned to increase the magnification Diagram

  8. Objective Lenses • The Objective Lenses increase magnification (usually from 10x to 40x) Diagram

  9. Stage Clips • These 2 clips hold the slide/specimen in place on the stage. Diagram

  10. Diaphragm • The Diaphragm controls the amount of light on the slide/specimen Turn to let more light in or to make dimmer. Diagram

  11. Light Source • Projects light upwards through the diaphragm, the specimen and the lenses • Some have lights, others have mirrors where you must move the mirror to reflect light Diagram

  12. Ocular Lens/Eyepiece • Magnifies the specimen image Diagram

  13. Arm • Used to support the microscope when carried. Holds the body tube, nose piece and objective lenses Diagram

  14. Stage • Supports the slide/specimen Diagram

  15. Coarse Adjustment Knob • Moves the stage up and down (quickly) for focusing your image Diagram

  16. Fine Adjustment Knob • This knob moves the stage SLIGHTLY to sharpen the image Diagram

  17. Base • Supports the microscope Diagram

  18. Magnification

  19. Magnification • To determine your magnification…you just multiply the ocular lens by the objective lens • Ocular 10x Objective 40x:10 x 40 = 400 So the object is 400 times “larger” Objective Lens have their magnification written on them. Ocular lenses usually magnifies by 10x

  20. Caring for a Microscope • Clean only with a soft cloth/tissue • Make sure it’s on a flat surface • Don’t bang it • Carry it with 2 HANDS…one on the arm and the other on the base

  21. Carry a Microscope Correctly

  22. Using a Microscope • Start on the lowest magnification • Don’t use the coarse adjustment knob on high magnification…you’ll break the slide!!! • Place slide on stage and lock clips • Adjust light source (if it’s a mirror…don’t stand in front of it!) • Use fine adjustment to focus

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