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Class Info

  • Date: Add date
  • Meeting Info: Add online details or in-person location

Topic

Introduction, Microscopy, and the Scientific Method

To-Do Before Class

 Read the background information on microscopy, biology basics, and reporting on science. Complete the microscope simulation.

Materials Needed from Home

  • Lab coat
  • Notebook
  • Pen and pencils

Objectives

  • After this lab, students will be able to do the following:
    • Define hypothesis
    • Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable
    • Explain how the term “theory” is used in science
    • Identify the hierarchy of taxonomy
    • Identify the parts of the microscope and describe their functions
    • Identify the parts of a lab report

Activities

  • Students will do the following:
    • learn how to calculate magnification and field of view
    • use the light microscope to view slides of the letter “e”
    • use the fine focus to explore depth of view
    • prepare a wet mount slide of pond water
    • prepare a wet mount slide of cheek cells
  • Activities can be previewed here

To-Do After Class

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