SCIENCE

GRADE 7
Module 1 – CELLS and MICROSCOPE
2nd Quarter
Dear learners,

The significance of science to our lives cannot be overemphasized. In a world that is growing

increasingly dependent on the development of science and technology, scientific literacy has

become an important goal for all. As a learner, you play a very significant role that will enable

you to meet the challenges in this fast changing world.

This module is intended to help you become more confident in participating in science lessons in

more meaningful ways.

Each lesson in this module usually has the following parts: Introduction, Objectives, Text,

Learning Task or Activity, and Self-Check Questions.

You will learn best from this module if you do the following:

1. Take the pretest before going through the module;

2. Do all the exercises and activities;

3. Try out the suggested strategies;

4. Keep the products of the activities you do as part of your portfolio; and

5. Take the posttest after you have finished all the lessons.

It is hoped that through this module, you will be as pleasant and fulfilling as possible in learning

science.

I wish you the best of luck!

Science Teacher ATM

 OVERVIEW

All living things are composed of cells. There are numerous living things in our

environment. Physical traits, environment, and reproduction methods all differ among living

things. Some living organisms are large, while others are so small that they are invisible to the

naked sight. We need a specific device, such as a microscope, to discover and appreciate their

nature and properties.

In this module, you are about to proceed on the adventure of a lifetime. Microscopes help

the scientists to study the microorganisms, the cells, the crystalline structures, and the molecular

structures. The microscope is a nearly universal symbol of science, representing our ability to

explore the world below the limits of our perception.

 TRY THIS!
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY
Direction: Using a KWL chart, give ideas about cell and microscope and list them down below. After
my discussion, write the things you have learned in the last column.
KNOW WANT TO KNOW LEARNED

CELL:

MICROSCOPE

THINK AND DO!

Lesson 1: Cell Theory

We all believe that all things are composed of cells. But here are the things, there are

theories that can prove the true meaning of cells. First, let us define what is a theory? Theory is a

set of principles developed over time via multiple investigations.

Have you ever wondered where it all begins? When Romans discovered they were able to

make glass in the 1st century BC, things changed for the better. While for Anton Van

Leeuwenhoek
He figured how to grind glass together and decided to experiment. Leeuwenhoek made his own 270x

magnification compound microscope.

Learn about the 3 major parts of the cell theory. These are:
1. All organisms are made of cells.
2. All existing cells are produced by other living cells.
3. The cell is the most basic unit of life.
After the discovery of the cell theory, meet the contributors behind this successful
representation of the cell theory. Read the following!

1. ROBERT HOOKE – Investigated cork through experimenting with the

compound microscope and came up with the name cells.
2. ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK – He was one of the first scientists to refer to
living cells when he observed an abundant number of single-celled organisms,
which he called animalcules (plant & animal), swimming in a drop of pond
water.
3. MATTHIAS SCHLEIDEN – From investigating and experimenting with
plants, projected plant parts are made of cells
4. THEODOR SCHWANN – He was able to determine that all animals are made
of cells
5. RUDOLF VIRCHOW - he stated that all cells come from preexisting cells,
which is the 2nd part of the cell theory: all existing cells are produced by other
living cells.

DO IT NOW!

EXERCISE 1
Direction: Read each statement and write your answers in the box.
1. He examined thin slices of cork from the bark of an oak tree and come up that under the
microscope it looks like cell which he called by himself.

2. A German botanist who proposed that all plants are made up of cells.
 3. He was the first to discover bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, rotifers and many other
microorganisms.
4. He discovered the nucleus.

5. He concludes that cells self-reproduce.

THINK AND DO!

Lesson 2: Microscopes
 are too small to be seen with the naked

eye. Today, different types of

The microscope is probably the most
microscopes cater to different
popular tool in biology. It is used to
applications.
examine objects, tissues and cells that

3 Types of Microscopes

● Simple microscope has only 1 lens.

● Compound microscope has 2 sets of lenses. It can magnify things 100 - 200 times larger
than they really are.
● Electron microscope can magnify objects up to 300,000 times. They do not use lenses
but use electrons to enlarge the image.
⮚ Learn about the different parts of microscope.
⮚ You can see on the picture showing 14 parts. Find the meaning of the following!
Direction: Complete the crossword puzzle.
 ACROSS
3. Reflects light into the tube
6. Holds the tube and lenses
7. Shortest lens, 10x magnification
8. Lens closest to the eye
10. Knob that moves the tube/stage up or
down 11. Circular disk that lets more or less
light pass through
12. Knob that moves the tube or stage
up & down just slightly
13. Holds the slide in place on stage
DOWN
1. Holds the objectives & may be
rotated to change magnification
2. Longest lens, closest to slide (40x-100x)
4. Gives the distance needed
between the eyepiece & objective
5. Holds up the entire microscope
9. Platform on which the slide rests

WORD BANK

Source: Science Learners Module

THINK AND
DO!

You all know the parts and functions of microscope. In this part, we will look through our
microscope. Are you excited to see what might our organisms look under the microscopes?
Now let us find out!
Field of View
Field of view is the area (circle) that you see when
looking through the eyepiece.

Appearance of the Specimen

Objects appear upside-down & backward.
Movement appears to be in opposite direction than actual movement.
How to look through images under microscopes? Below are the steps.
1. Turn on the microscope and then rotate the nosepiece to click the red-banded objective
into place.
2. Place a slide on the stage and secure it using the stage clips. Use the coarse adjustment
knob (large knob) to get it the image into view and then use the fine adjustment knob
(small knob) to make it clearer.
3. Once you have the image in view, rotate the nosepiece to view it under different powers.
Draw what you see on your worksheet.
Note: (Make sure you know the images of the following under different objectives
like LPO, HPO and scanner)

4. When you are done, turn off the Source: Science Learners Module

microscope and put up the slides you used.

EXERCISE 3

Direction: Identify the following images of specimens whether under LPO, HPO and SCANNER
1. 2.

ANSWER ANSWER
3. 4.
ANSWER ANSWER

5.

ANSWER

Assignment: Research about the different types of microscopes.