Activity

Microscope parts

In this activity, students identify and label the main parts of a microscope and describe their function.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • identify the main parts of a microscope

  • describe the function of the different parts of a microscope.

eye piece lens
coarse focus adjustment
high-power objective
stage
diaphragm or iris
light source
fine focus adjustment
base

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

  • background information for teachers

  • teacher instructions

  • student instructions.

Published:12 May 2008