KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Microscope lesson (Lesson 7Ac: Tissues)

KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs

Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required


Lesson 7Ac: Microscopes Part 1 (only 1/2 of 7Ac is within this lesson - see learning objectives for more information)
Lesson 4 - Microscopes
Objectives:
To find the learning targets using a microscope
To label the parts of a microscope
To use a microscope to magnify cells

Give each pupil a piece of paper with microscopic writing on. Have a magnifying glass for them to use, can they see it now?, how could they see it more clearly?
Idea of microscopes?
STUDENTS HAVE TO FIND THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE LESSON

Do a demo of the microscope, show the pupils each part and what it does, show them how to set it up on the smallest magnification.
Ask them to set the microscope up and read what is written on the paper and write it in their books (they are learning targets for them to write down, there are 3)

Quick quiz on parts of microscope, pictures on slides 1-10 in books, multiple choice answers.

ll extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying

Enjoy !!!!

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