Lesson 1: Levels of Biological Organization and Microscopy

I. OBJECTIVES

1. Identify parts of the microscope and their functions

II. CONTENT

A. TOPIC:
Lesson 1: Levels of Biological Organization and Microscopy
B. REFERENCES: Science 7 “Worktext in Scientific and Technological Literacy” page 69-
78
C. MATERIALS: Book, laptop, PowerPoint Presentation, microscope , pictures

III. PROCEDURE
A. Preliminary Activities
1.Greetings
2. Prayer
4. Checking of attendance

B. Review of the previous lesson

What is Science?
What is technology?

C. Motivation
Using a wooden splint:
1. Touch the leaflets of a makahiya (mimosa) plant then observe what will happen.
2. Touch the edge of a millipede ( an arthropod) then observe what will happen.

Think this over: Can a piece of rock or metal behave the same way the makahiya plant and
the millipede behave? Why?

D. Discussion
1. The Microscope and its Historical Development ( page 72)
2. Parts and Functions of a Compound Light Microscope (CLM) (page 73)

IV.GENERALIZATION

 What is a microscope?
 What are the parts and functions of a compound light microspe?

V.ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Activity 1 Day 1

In your portfolio, draw the Compound Light Microscope and label it’s parts.

Activity 2 Day 2

Instructions: Label the parts of the microscope. Write your answer on the box provided.
VI.EVALUATION
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose your answer on the box.

Magnifying parts Mechanical parts Mirror

Illuminating parts Body Tube Diaphragm

______________1. These are the parts of the microscope that suppport, adjust, connect, and
move other parts.
______________2. It reflects the light from the source to the specimen
______________3. It regulates the amount of light striking the specimen
______________4. These are the parts that enlarge the object or specimen
______________5. These are the parts that provides light.

VII.ASSIGNMENT:
Differentiate ecosystem from a community.