How to Use a Microscope Notes

Directions and simulation can be found on my website under Unit 3

1. Label the parts of the Microscope after following the directions in the
activity.

2. Fill in the Chart with the Function of each part of the Microscope
Part Name Function
Eye Piece
Nosepiece
Objective Lenses
Stage Clip
Stage
Arm
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Fine Adjustment Knob
Diaphragm
Light Source

3. What is the first step when using a Microscope?

 How to Use a Microscope Notes

4. What do the numbers indicate on the objective lenses?

5. What is the lowest objective lens?

6. How do you know the nosepiece is in place and ready to use?

7. Explain how to find the total magnification of the sample you are
looking at.

8. After you have plugged in the microscope, moved the objective

lenses to the lowest power, what is the next step in setting up your
microscope?

9. What is the purpose of the stage clips?

10. What do you use to adjust the amount of light being used in the
microscope?

11. Which adjustment knob do you adjust with first?

12. What objective lens do you ALWAYS start with first and which
knob do you use to bring the stage close to the lens?

13. Why do you use only the fine knob after you have adjusted with
the coarse knob?

14. When you switch to a higher power (stronger objective lens)

what should you make sure of?

15. What adjustment knob do you only use on higher power?