Light microscope KS3 science lesson

Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson on light microscopes,
aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable for a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. Can be used with an optional microscope practical.
Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory.

Lesson objectives:

• Identify the parts of a microscope.
• Describe the difference between magnification and resolution.
• Describe how to use a microscope to view plant and animal cells.

45 min-1 hour lesson
45 slides

Lesson has the following layout:

• Do now starter questions
• Expanded lesson objectives
• Introduction to the topic/Discussion points
• Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
• Video task
• Read, Cover, Write, Mark key information task.
• Key knowledge quiz
• Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do)
• Plenary

I will be uploading more lessons for the unit in the near future. If you find this resource useful please leave a review.
All the best,
Monty