Microscope Rules

When should the fine adjustment knob be the only one used?

• with the low power objective only

• Whenever I want.

• Always use the coarse adjustment knob.

• with both the medium and high power objectives

If your teacher asks you to move a microscope to table, how do you carry it?

• by the eyepiece

• Why carry it when you can throw it?

• one hand on the arm and the other under the base

• By the cord.

The ________ of the microscope would show you the MOST zoomed in image, or the SMALLEST field of view.

• low power objective

• Light

• high power objective

• stage

What power do you start with when using a microscope?

• High power
• Medium power
• Low power
• Extra high power

The word MICRO means ___.

• large
• small
• super large

The word SCOPE means ___.

• to look
• to find
• to hear

After use, the light source of the microscope should be shut off and/or unplugged

• true

• false

What is the last step of using the microscope?

• Ask mom to come help clean up.

• That's someone elses job.

• Low power, low stage, and turned off.

• Leave on high power and leave slide on stage.

When on medium or high power, which adjustment knob should NOT be used.

• Super Zoom.

• Coarse Adjustment Knob.

• Find Adjustment Knob.

If you are not sure what to do next, what should you do?

• Hit it with a hammer.

• Ask a teammate (or teacher if no one knows the answer)

• Go for it anyways.

• Get upset and walk out of the room.