Lab 1 – Identify the Parts of a Compound Microscope

 

Objective

The student will learn to identify the different parts of a microscope.

Duration

This lab will take a total of 20 minutes.

Background

Compound microscopes have many different parts with specific names. Terminology is very important for learning how to use a microscope properly. This lab will help the student remember what the different parts of the microscope are called, so they will understand what to adjust.

Preparation

Watch the tutorial video below.