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EI-5301

Grades 3+

Ages 8+

Summary of Contents for MicroPro EI-5301

Page 1: ...EI 5301 Grades 3 Ages 8...

Page 2: ...can look at them with your microscope d Spatula The spatula has a large flat blade but it is not as sharp as the scalpel The spatula is used for scraping off bits of material for testing and to mash...

Page 3: ...to give your microscope a range of magnifications With the 10X eyepiece in place your microscope makes samples look 50 times 50X 150 times 150X and 300 times 300X larger than they appear to your eyes...

Page 4: ...ickly to avoid introducing dust into your microscope Always return the lens cap to the eyepiece when finished Getting Started 1 Insert two AA batteries into the base of the microscope following the in...

Page 5: ...s they can stain clothing furniture or carpets Making a Temporary Slide 1 Wipe the slide clean 2 Prepare a thin sample You may have to slice it with a scalpel or a razor blade Be very careful Check wi...

Page 6: ...gh the slide If you are using the mirror for light try gently moving it about while looking through the microscope until you see an evenly lit full circle 5 I have a very thin sample on my slide but I...

Page 7: ...warm Can you see growth rings 1 2 3 4 5 6 PROJECT 3 Leaves You will need microscope 2 or more clean blank slides different types of leaves Plants breathe through their leaves Most leaves have small h...

Page 8: ...icles Insect Parts PROJECT 5 Paper You will need microscope 2 clean blank slides writing paper tissue paper newspaper paper towel pen water Paper can be made from many things Most paper is made from t...

Page 9: ...ia You will need microscope clean blank slides slide covers pipette yogurt must say active cultures on the label water petri dish Bacteria are very small life forms that you can only see through a mic...

Page 10: ...e cubes will join together in strange or beautiful shapes Notes More Microscope Investigations Always keep your eyes open to find other ways to use your microscope Here are two examples Toothbrushes C...

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