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ACTIVITY NO.1

THE MICROSCOPE

I.Objective. Familiarization on the different parts of the microscope and the specific use of each part, how

To properly used the microscope itself, and to properly interpret what the human eye sees

Through various powers and lighting condition of the microscope

II. Materials microscope, glass slides with cover

III. Procedure(s): Place unknown sample on the glass slide and cover. place the glass slide on the stage

Right under the low power objective and secure well using the stage clip. Adjust the mirror to

Reflect light through the specimen. Peep on the eyepiece and try to locate the specimen by

Manipulating the coarse adjustment. Adjust the fine adjustment for a clearer view of the specimen

IV. Draw a microscope and label its parts.

 V. DESCRIBE AND ANSWER BRIEFLY:

1. Specify the function /use of the following parts of the microscope

(Please write your answer on the space provided.)

a. Eyepiece

b. Body tube

c. Mirror

d. Fine adjustment

e. Coarse adjustment

f. Low power objective

g. High power objective

h. Diaphragm

i. Stage
 j. Stage clip

k. Handle

l. Base

2. Briefly describe the proper way of viewing any specimen under the microscope

3. State some uses of the microscope in relevance to crime investigation