Microscopy

This power point is suitable for introducing microscopy to students. Contents of the power point lesson:
A starter and plenary
It explains the various parts of a microscope
Explains how to prepare an onion cell slide
Asks students to write a method for preparing a cheek cell slide
It explains how to draw diagrams of what is seen under the microscope
Asks students to draw diagrams of both onion and cheek slides

Contents of the worksheet power point:
Label the diagram
Matching labels to definitions
Cut out flaps that can be glued in and definitions written underneath (Eyepiece Lens, Objective Lens, Stage, Diaphragm, Light, Base, Arm, Fine Focus Knob, Coarse Focus Knob)
Students cut out pictures of slide preparation and stick them in their books in the correct order.
Students can write the method for preparing a cell specimen
Students can complete a crossword and label the diagram below of slide preparation
Cut out and match the steps of viewing a slide with the diagrams
Students can practice drawing scientific diagrams in the circles

There are answer keys included.