🔬 Learning Intention

WALT: We Are Learning To identify and label the main parts of a light microscope.

Success criteria:

• I can correctly name the main microscope parts.

• I can describe the function of important microscope parts.

• I can use a microscope safely and carefully.

Dyslexia-friendly option: You may read the word bank aloud, use a coloured overlay, or work with a partner.

Word bank: arm, base, coarse focus knob, diaphragm, fine focus knob, light source, objective lenses, eyepiece, stage, stage clips, revolving nosepiece

✏️ Part 1: Label the Microscope

Use the word bank to label the numbered parts on the microscope illustration.

🧠 Part 2: Functions and Challenge

Support: Work with a partner. Match each word to a part before writing your answers.

Extension: Choose three microscope parts and explain how they work together to produce a clear image.