introduction to the microscope investigation 2. target investigation 2 2. i can draw and describe...

Introduction to the Microscope

Investigation 2

Target Investigation 2

2. I can draw and describe observations made with a microscope, showing that a single-celled organism contains parts used for all life functions.

Microscope Care and Use

Results from our investigation with the 5 unknown substances indicated that 3 of them were living – they were all organisms. Two of the organisms were so small that it was difficult to see them. In order to take a closer look at the organisms a specialized tool is needed – the microscope.

Video – How to Use a Microscope

Microscope ImagesLetter e on stage

e

Slide Coverslip

40 X 100 X

Letter e Under Microscopes

Color Photograph

Feather

Reading Investigation 2

The Lowly Paramecium – pages 24-26

Focal Plane Online

• Login to your Chromebook

• Go to Foss Web– Click on Class Login– Class Username: EisenhowerD101– Class Password: Patriots2014– Click on the Diversity of Life Book– Click on the Virtual Microscope– Choose Focal Plane

Microscope Onlinehttps://www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/life-science/bio905/how-to-use-a-microscope

https://www.brainpop.com/games/virtuallabsusingthemicroscope/

http://www.purposegames.com/game/a19f404ad4

Field of View & Magnification

40X

40X

*Sketch by Belle Banks

100X

*Sketch by Belle Banks

400X

*Sketch by Belle Banks

Parts of the Microscope Matching Activity

Microscope Practice

Characteristics of Living Things

Needs of Living Things Functions of Living Things

Need energy Grow

Need water Move

Need to eliminate waste Reproduce

Need to exchange gases Respond to the environment

Living things are made of cells and have DNA

Wet Mount Slide

http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/facilities/multimedia/uploads/procedures/slip.html

Brine Shrimp Alive