Exploring Microscopy

What does the 'micro' in microscope stand for?

• Colorful

• Extremely small

• Visible

• Large

What does the 'scope' in microscope mean?

• To measure

• To adjust

• To cut

• To look at

What is the purpose of adding dye to a cell sample?

• To increase the size of the cells

• To decrease the sample's temperature

• To make it visible under a microscope

• To create a permanent record

What type of organisms are typically viewed with a microscope?

• Large animals

• Microorganisms

• Birds

• Plants

What is the role of the coverslip in microscope slide preparation?

• To keep the sample in place

• To protect the objective lens

• To magnify the sample

• To hold the slide on the stage

Which part of the microscope do you look through to see the image?

• Objective lens

• Stage

• Eyepiece

• Focus knob

What should you adjust if the image is not clear under the microscope?

• The focus knobs

• The arm

• The slide

• The stage

How do you calculate the total magnification of a microscope?

• Divide the eyepiece by the lens magnification

• Multiply the eyepiece by the lens magnification

• Subtract the lens magnification from the eyepiece

• Add the eyepiece and lens magnification

What is the first objective lens you should select when using a microscope?

• The one with the highest magnification

• The one with the lowest magnification

• The one with the medium magnification

• Any lens as per availability

Where can teachers find additional resources for teaching microscopy?

• ScienceSurgery.com

• Microscope.com

• EducationalBooks.com

• LearningResources.net