How to Use a Microscope

How to Use a Microscope

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Chemistry

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Brainy Dawson explains how to use a light microscope, starting with proper handling and setup. He discusses focusing techniques, adjusting magnification, and light levels. The video concludes with a cleanup routine and emphasizes the importance of following each step for effective microscope use.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the video presented by Brainy Dawson?

How to defend against mosquitoes

Fungi infections in insects

Insect behavior research

Using a light microscope

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct way to carry a light microscope?

With both hands on the stage

With two hands, one under the base and one on the arm

With one hand on the arm

With one hand on the base

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do before you can see anything through the microscope?

Turn on the light

Move the stage

Adjust the oculars

Change the objective lens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which focus knob should you use first when nothing is in focus?

Objective housing knob

Fine focus knob

Coarse focus knob

Stage control knob

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you adjust the microscope to match your eyes if it has two oculars?

Use the coarse focus knob

Adjust the distance between the oculars

Change the objective lens

Rotate the nose piece

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do to increase magnification correctly?

Increase one objective at a time

Skip to the highest objective

Use the coarse focus knob

Adjust the light levels

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the actual magnification if using a 40x objective lens?

40x

400x

10x

100x

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