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
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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