MICROSCOPE WebQuest
What you are required to do:
1) Go through this webquest in order.
2) You need a microscope notes handout (1 page) you will write all your
work on this sheet.
3) If a website doesn’t work, you can research other websites to find the
answers.
Microscope
1. Go to the following website and test yourself on the parts
of a microscope:
http://www.biologycorner.com/microquiz/index.html#
a. Label the parts of a microscope on your handout.
Next to each part write the part name and it’s
function in as few words as possible. If you need
help click on the link below:
http://www.edugraphics.com/marcia/pages/MicroscopeStudy.html
2. Go to the following website:
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/virtual/translational/i
ndex.html
Answer the following on the top of your handout
(under field of view):
a. Explain how the field of view on low power
compares to the field of view on high power.
b. Why must you CENTER an object your viewing
under low power BEFORE switching to high
power?
3. Go to the following website:
4. http://shs2.westport.k12.ct.us/mjvl/biology/microscope/
microscope.htm
Answer the following on the back of your handout:
a. In as little steps as possible, describe how to
properly focus a microscope under high power.
5. Go to the following website:
http://shs2.westport.k12.ct.us/mjvl/biology/microscope/
microscope.htm
Answer the following on the back of your handout:
a. Why do we make wet mounts?
b. Describe how to properly make a wet mount.
Write the following answer on the top of the handout.
c. Scroll down to “Magnification.” What is the power
of the eyepiece always?
d. How do you determine the total magnification (use
objective lens in your answer)?