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SCIENCE
Second Quarter
Self-Learning Home Task 1

Parts and Function

of the Microscope

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION • PILAR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

 SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK
Subject : Science
Grade Level : 7
Quarter : 2
Week : 1
MELC: identify the parts of the microscope
and their functions
Competency Code: S7LT-IIa-1

Name : _______________________________
Section : _______________________________
Date : _______________________________
School : _______________________________
District : _______________________________

GUIDE
For the Learner:
Be sure to religiously do the activities in this self- learning home task.
They are intended to help you master the competency at your own pace.
Answer keys are provided at the end to help you self-check your own
answers. Should you find that your answer is wrong, think carefully and
review. If you have other concerns, do not hesitate to ask help from your
teacher. Lastly, do not forget to have fun!

For the Parents/Guardians/Home Tutors:

Your main role is to make sure your child has a conducive place and
enough time to work on this SLHT at home. To maximize learning, you
can also help your child if he/she encounters some difficulties but make
sure it is really your child who does all the required tasks. Finally, just
feel free to contact your child’s teacher if needed.

READINGS
 Parts of the Compound Microscope

A microscope is a Mechanical Parts – part of

tool which can help you
see tiny objects and living
organisms. It comprises
of three major parts
based on their functions:
magnifying, illuminating
and mechanical parts.
the compound microscope
that is used to support
and adjust other parts.
1. Base
2. body tube
3. coarse adjustment
knob
4. fine adjustment
5. inclination Joint
6. stage
7. stage clip

Illuminating Parts – part

of the microscope which
supplies light and
regulate light towards
the focus specimen.
1. diaphragm
2. stage condenser
3. mirror

Magnifying Parts – part of the compound

microscope that the specimen in focus appears
larger.
1. eyepiece
2. objective lenses
Scanner
Low power objective
High power objective
Oil immersion
Parts and Function1 of the Microscope
 c u la
O Body
Coarse adjustment r / pi Tube /
knob eye Draw
ece Tube

Fine
adjustment
knob

Revo
l
Oil ving
Arm HPO
Immersion
nose
LPO p
iece
Objectiv
es:
HPO,
Inclination Joint LPO, Oil
Stage Immersi
clip
on

Sta
Mirr ge
Base
or
Diap
hrag
m
Parts of the Microscope
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Ocular or Eyepiece

It is a lens that is attached to a draw tube.

Body tube/Draw tube

It is a tube that separates the objective and the

eyepiece and assumes continuous alignment of
the optics.

Coarse Adjustment Knob

It allows the movement of the tube upwards or

downwards.

Fine Adjustment Knob

It is used to bring the specimen into sharp focus

under low power and is used for all focusing
when using high power lenses.

Revolving Nosepiece
It is responsible in holding the objective lenses
(HPO,LPO, scanner). It facilitates the changing of
objectives.

Objectives: HPO, LPO, Oil Immersion

One of the most important parts of a compound

microscope, as they are the lenses closest to the
specimen. 

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Arm

It is a curve shape that supports the body tube, it

is for grasping in holding the microscope in
transporting.

Stage

It is a flat surface where the mounted slide is

placed.

Stage Clip

It holds the glass slide in place.

Mirror

It allows the light to pass through the hole in the

stage and illuminate the specimen.

Inclination Joint

It connects the arm to the base. It helps incline

the microscope for a more comfortable viewing.

Base

It provides support to the microscope.

Diaphragm

It controls the amount of light that passes

through the specimen.

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 EXERCISES
Exercis
e Directions: Select your answer(s) from the
box below. Write your answer in the space
1 provided.

controls Fine adjustment knob arm

objectives inclination joint base
draw tube supports mirror
eyepiece
The compound microscope is classified into three
main parts: Mechanical, Illuminating and Magnifying.
The mechanical part comprises of ________________
which holds the objectives and revolving nosepiece in
place. The coarse adjustment knob allows the
movement of the tube upward or downward. On the
other hand, the _____________ brings the specimen into
sharp focus.
In addition, the stage and stage clips ___________
and holds the specimen in place. Further,
_____________ provides _____________ to the compound
microscope while the ______________ is curved shape
used for holding the compound microscope when
transporting. The ______________ supports the
compound microscope when it is in inclined position.
The illuminating part consists of the ___________
which allows light to pass through the diaphragm and
that __________ the amount of light. Further, the
magnifying part comprises of the __________ which is a
lens that attaches to a body tube. The specimens are
magnified by the _________________ which are classified
into Scanner, low power objective, high power objective
and oil immersion.

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 EXERCISES
Directions: Column A are the specific
Exercis parts of the microscope while Column B
e are its classification (mechanical,
illuminating and magnifying). Supply the
2 classification required in column B. Write
the letter of your answer in the space
provided.

Column A Column B
Parts of a Compound Classification
Microscope

1. Objectives
Magnifying
2. Coarse
Adjustmen
t knob
3. Stage

4. Mirror

5. Diaphragm

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6. Stage Clip
7. Fine
adjustment
knob
8. Body tube

9. Eyepiece

10. Revolvin
g nosepiece

Congratulations! Now, you are ready to answer

the assessment.

ANSWER KEY
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EXERCISE 1
1. Draw tube
2. Fine adjustment
knob
 EXERCISE 2
1. Magnifying
2. Mechanical
3. Mechanical
4. Illuminating
5. Illuminating
6. Mechanical
7. Mechanical
8. Mechanical
9. Magnifying
10. Mechanical

ASSESSMENT
Part 1 Directions: Choose 8 the letter of the best
Multiple answer. Encircle the letter of your answer.
Choice

1. Which of the following is NOT a mechanical parts

of the microscope?
A. arm
B.base
C.body tube
D.diaphragm

2. It is also known as the revolving device.

A. adjustment knob
B.nosepiece
C.objective lens
D.stage

3. It regulates the amount of light passing through

the specimen.
A. arm
B.base
C.body tube
D.diaphragm

4. The following are the mechanical parts of the

microscope EXCEPT:
A. arm
B.eyepiece
C.draw tube
D.nosepiece
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5. Which two parts of the light microscope magnify

the image of an object?
A. Eyepiece & mirror
 B. Eyepiece & objective
C. Objectives & mirror
D. Objectives & diaphragm

6. How many objectives does the microscope have?

A. 1
B.2
C.3
D.4

7. What is the function of the mirror?

A. It reflects light up the microscope.
B.It captures light from the wall.
C.It refracts light.
D.It bends light.

8. Josie is using a compound microscope to examine

a drop of pond water. Which objective will she use
if she wants to see the greatest number of
organisms in her sample specimen?
A. High power objective
B.Low power objective
C.Oil immersion objective
D.scanner

Directions: Identify the parts of the

Part 2 microscope below as indicated by the
Identificatio letters. Then,10for numbers 1-5, use
n the letters in the figure to answer the
questions.

A
D
 E

F
B

1. It is a lens that is attached to a draw tube.

2. It supports the body tube.
3. It is a flat surface where the mounted slide is
placed.
4. This raises and lowers the body tube and
with the objectives.
5. It reflects light up to the diaphragm, object to
be observed and lenses.

REINFORCEMENT
ACTIVITY11
Directions: Encircle the parts of the microscope inside
the Word Search Box in vertical, horizontal or slanting
spot.
Parts of the Microscope
J T J F B H Q M I T X F M W S F W
R T F W L M R W Q T G Y Y G R L L
H V D E X A M S E V I T C E J B O
F R T S Y A G M H N P I A B B Q B
M Y Y B K G A C I Q G Y W K L W T
Z M Z W S B R M Q R Z V T F P Q Q
E E C U C J H D S H R W Y V I S Q
O Y B F B A P J L H A O C O L Y S
W Y A U W I A A S U A W R Z C R T
U U G T T P I R P O E B K K E J A
Z T P W Y W D X O E C Q D Z G D G
L G U L H T A L E L E B J W A C E
S K X B J N L R D I I F A F T O T
Q K Q R F G M Y D Y P K X S S B S
K O O V C T H V V Y E F E O E T I
J R P F L F X B V I Y R H C E W X
G X G L X G M K N J E I C Q H S V

ANSWER KEY12
Reinforcement Activity

J T J F B H Q M I T X F M W S F W
R T F W L M R W Q T G Y Y G R L L
H V D E X A M S E V I T C E J B O
 F R T S Y A G M H N P I A B B Q B
M Y Y B K G A C I Q G Y W K L W T
Z M Z W S B R M Q R Z V T F P Q Q
E E C U C J H D S H R W Y V I S Q
O Y B F B A P J L H A O C O L Y S
W Y A U W I A A S U A W R Z C R T
U U G T T P I R P O E B K K E J A
Z T P W Y W D X O E C Q D Z G D G
L G U L H T A L E L E B J W A C E
S K X B J N L R D I I F A F T O T
Q K Q R F G M Y D Y P K X S S B S
K O O V C T H V V Y E F E O E T I
J R P F L F X B V I Y R H C E W X
G X G L X G M K N J E I C Q H S V

Congratulations! You have successfully completed

the SLHT. Please proceed to the next SLHT and
learn a new lesson.

References:
 Science 7 Module, Department of Education-Region 10
 Science 7 Module, Department of Education-SOCCSKSARGEN
 wordmint.com

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Prepared by: Reviewed by:

CARISSA MAE T. CAÑETE DIOSDADA E. BORINAGA

Teacher 1 Master Teacher I

Noted by:

ROQUE L. BORINAGA
Principal II