TEACHER’S LEARNING PLAN

SCIENCE 7

Activity No. ___

Date:
Activity Title: Microscopy: Parts and functions of the microscope
Learning Target:
The leaners shall be able to identify parts of the microscope and their functions by:
1. Identifying the parts of the compound microscope;
2. Describing the function of each part of the compound microscope.
References:

Values: Recognizing and Recalling

I. CONCEPT NOTES

Microscope- is an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal
or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.

Parts and function of the Microscope:

 Eyepiece Lens- is present at the top and is used

to see the objects under study.
 Tube- it connects the eyepiece to the objective
lenses.
 Revolving nosepiece/ Turret- it allows the
rotation of the lenses while viewing.
 Objective lenses- it is the colour coded of the
lenses, the shortest lens is of the lowest power,
and the longest lens is high power lenses.
 Coarse adjustment knob- it is used for focus on
scanning.
 Fine adjustment knob- Is used for focus on oil. It
moves the body tube for focusing the high power
lens.
 Arm- It supports the tube of the microscope and
connects to the base.
 Stage- is used for placing the slides under
observation.
 Condenser- it is for the focussing on the light of
the specimen under observation.
 Base- It provides basal support for the
microscope.
 Power switch- it turns the illumination on or off.

II. Learning Experiences

A. Checking for Understanding

A.1. Directions: Name the parts of the microscope by writing your answer on the space provided given
before the number.

BASE 1.It provides basal support for the microscope.

REVOLVING NOSEPIECE/ TURRET 2.It allows the rotation of the lenses while viewing.
 FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB 3.Is used for focus on oil. It moves the body tube for focusing the

high power lens.

STAGE 4.It is used for placing the slides under observation.

EYEPIECE LENS 5.Is present at the top and is used to see the objects under study.

A.2. Identify the parts of the microscope based on the illustration given below.

B. Processing Question

1. What are the functions of the base and the arm of the microscope?

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2. How does Fine Adjustment Knob works?

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C. Concluding Statement

Direction: Complete the 3-2-1 Chart below by supplying the needed information.

3 Things I Learned Today...

2 Interesting Facts....

1 Question I Still Have....

 TEACHER’S LEARNING PLAN
SCIENCE 7

Activity No. ___

Date:
Activity Title: “Microscopy: Classification of the parts of the microscope”
Learning Target:
The leaners shall be able to identify parts of the microscope and their functions by:
1. Sorting the different parts of the microscope into mechanical function;
2. Classifying the types of the microscope based on the magnifying and Illuminating of their functions.
References:

Values:

I. CONCEPT NOTES

Mechanical- it is working or produced by machines or machinery.

-it manages the power of forces and movements to accomplish a task.

Mechanical parts of a microscope

1. Body tube- holds ocular and objective lenses at the proper distances.
2. Arm- supports the body tube and stage; forms a convenient handle.
3. Revolving nosepiece- holds and permits interchange of objective lenses.
4. Stage and slide holder- supports slide
5. Stage and control knobs- move the slide; for centering and scanning images.
6. Diaphragm lever- open and closes the iris diaphragm, controls the amount of light passing
through the stage.
7. Coarse adjustment knob- aids in focusing by moving body tube up and down.
8. Fine adjustment knob- exact focusing.
9. Base- supports the microscope.

Magnifying parts- magnified the object being viewed deep on, look on microscope and it is where
Magnification happens.
1. Ocular/eyepiece- magnifies specimen by 10-15 times
2. Objectives:
a. Low-power Objective- 10-15 times-general view on specimen
b. High-power Objective- 43-100 times-detailed parts of the specimen
c. Scanning Lens- 5 times-general view of the specimen
d. Oil Immersion Objective- 10000 times-used only for viewing bacteria, needs cedar oil.

Illuminating parts- it produces light.

1. Mirror- reflects light
2. Condenser- concentrates light
3. Sub-stage Condenser- allows light to pass
4. Iris Diaphragm- controls the passage of light.
II. Learning Experiences

A. Checking for Understanding

A.1. Directions: Classify the following mechanical function on the parts of a microscope based on the
given words and table below.

Arm Coarse Adjustment knob Stage and Slide Holder

Fine Adjustment Knob Base Body Tube

Supporting part of a Objective part of a Microscope

Microscope
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.

A.2. Sort out the following parts of a microscope by Identifying whether it is a magnifying parts or an
Illuminating part of a microscope. Write M if it is a Magnifying part or I if it is an Illuminating
part.

__1.Mirror __5. Oil Immersion Objective

__2.Ocular/Eyepiece __6. Low-Power Objective
__3.Condenser __7.Sub-stage Condenser
__4.Iris Diaphragm __8. High-Power Condenser

B. Processing Question
1. What are the advantages of using the High-power Objective (HPO) of a microscope?

2. Why do we need to use a magnifying part in a microscope?

3. When can we use the oil immersion objective?

1. Concluding Statement

What are the 5 things that you’ve learned about the Magnifying and Illuminating function of a
Microscope?
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Activity No. 2 Score:

Activity Title: “Microscopy: Parts of the microscope involved in focusing specimens”

Learning Target:
The leaners shall be able to focus specimens using the compound microscope by:
1. Identifying the parts of the microscope involved in focusing specimens using the microscope;
2. Describing the procedure in focusing specimens using the microscope.
References:
Values: Independence & Organization

I. CONCEPT NOTES
The microscope has 3 magnifications: Scanning, Low and High. Each objective will have written the
magnification. In addition to this, the ocular lens (eyepiece) has a magnification. The total magnification is the
ocular x objective.
Magnification Ocular lens Total Magnification
Scanning 4x 10x 40x
Low Power 10x 10x 100x
High Power 40x 10x 400x

Procedures in Focusing Specimens

1. Always start with the scanning
objective.
Odds are, you will be able to see something on
this setting. Use the Coarse knob to focus,
image may be small at this magnification, but
you won’t be able to find it on the higher
powers without this first step. Do not use
stage clips, try moving the slide around until
you find something.

2.Once you’ve focused on scanning, switch to

Low Power. Use the Coarse knob to refocus.
Again, if you haven’t focused on this level, you
will not be able to move to the next level.

3.Now switch to High power. (If you have a

thick
slide, or a slide without a cover, do NOT use
the high power objective). At this point, ONLY
use the fine adjustment knob to focus.

4.If the specimen is too light or too dark, try

adjust the diaphragm.

5.If you see a line in your viewing field, try

twisting the eyepiece, the line should move.
II. Learning Experiences

A. Checking for Understanding

A.1 Locate the parts in focusing a specimen using a microscope.

A.2. List down the procedures in focusing specimens using the microscope based on the figure given
below.

A. 3. What is the total magnification of the following objective lenses with the eyepiece?
a. Medium (Scanning): ________________
b. Low: ____________________________
c. High: ____________________________

A. 4. Which adjustment knob should you use on the high power? ____________________________________

A. 5. How do you change the objective lenses? ___________________________________________________

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