SCIENCE 7

second QUARTER- lc 1
Matatag curriculum

Exploring the Compound

Microscope
 OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the 80 percent of
the learners will be able to:

1. Identify the main parts of a compound microscope

and describe their functions.
2. Demonstrate the proper handling and storing of a
compound microscope.
3. Appreciate the compound microscope by
answering the reflection of learning.
 I. Activating Prior Knowledge

Short Review
Learners will identify the parts of compound microscope.

Eyepiece (Ocular Lens):

▪ Provides the final

magnification of the
image.
▪ Usually 10x
magnification.
 I. Activating Prior Knowledge

Short Review
Learners will identify the parts of compound microscope.

Objective Lenses:

▪ Provide the initial

magnification of the
specimen.
▪ Typically come in 4x,
10x, 40x, and 100x
magnifications
 I. Activating Prior Knowledge

Short Review
Learners will identify the parts of compound microscope.

Revolving Nosepiece:

▪ Holds the different

objective lenses and
allows the user to
switch between them.
 I. Activating Prior Knowledge

Short Review
Learners will identify the parts of compound microscope.

Stage:

▪ Platform where the

specimen slide is
placed.

▪ Usually has clips to

hold the slide in
place.
 I. Activating Prior Knowledge

Short Review
Learners will identify the parts of compound microscope.

Diaphragm:

▪ Controls the amount

of light reaching the
specimen.

▪ Adjusts the size of the

opening to regulate
illumination.
 I. Activating Prior Knowledge

Short Review
Learners will identify the parts of compound microscope.

Coarse Adjustment
Knob:

▪ Moves the stage up

and down to focus the
image roughly.
 I. Activating Prior Knowledge

Short Review
Learners will identify the parts of compound microscope.

Fine Adjustment Knob:

▪ Provides precise
focusing of the image.
 B. Establishing Purpose of the Lesson

1. LESSON PURPOSE

1. Identify the main parts of a compound

microscope and describe their functions.

2. Demonstrate the proper handling and

storing of a compound microscope.

3. Appreciate the compound microscope by

answering the reflection of learning.
B. Establishing Purpose of the Lesson

2. Unlocking Content Vocabulary: Match Type Activity

is the process of enlarging the appearance of an
Magnification object or specimen when viewed through an
optical instrument.
is the process of providing adequate, even, and
controlled lighting to the specimen under observation in
order to obtain a clear, high-contrast image.
Resolution
is the measure of the sharpness and
clarity of an image produced by the
Illumination microscope.
is a flat, horizontal platform located below
the objective lens of the microscope,
Stage where the specimen slide is placed and
secured for observation.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

⮚ Microscope is an optical
instrument used to observe
small objects or that are not
visible to the nakdetails ed eye.

⮚ It uses lenses to magnify the

image of the object being
examined, allowing the user to
see it in greater detail.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Eyepiece (Ocular Lens): The
lens at the top of the
microscope that you look
through, usually with a
magnification of 10x or 15x.

▪ The eyepiece, also called the

ocular lens, is the lens closest
to the user's eye when looking
through a microscope.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Arm: The part of the
microscope that connects the
base to the head and the
eyepiece tube. It is used to
carry the microscope.

▪ The arm is typically made of a

sturdy metal material to ensure
the microscope remains stable
and secure during use and
transport.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Stage Clips: Metal clips on the
stage that hold the slide in place.

▪ Stage clips come in different

designs, such as spring-loaded
clips or screw-down clips. They
provide a stable platform to keep
the specimen centered and
focused as the user examines it
through the microscope.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Coarse Adjustment Knob: A
larger knob used for focusing the
microscope. It moves the stage
or the body tube up and down to
bring the specimen into general
focus.

▪ Turning the coarse adjustment

knob moves the objective lens a
larger distance, allowing for
faster focusing.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Fine Adjustment Knob: A
smaller knob used for fine-tuning
the focus of the specimen after
using the coarse adjustment
knob. It moves the stage slightly
to sharpen the image.

▪ The fine adjustment is essential

for getting the most detailed, high-
resolution observation of the
sample under the microscope.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Draw Tube: The tube that connects
the eyepiece to the microscope
body.

▪ The draw tube is the cylindrical tube

that connects the eyepiece (ocular
lens) to the main body or frame of
the microscope. This is an important
component that enables the user to
optimize the performance and
viewing experience when using the
microscope.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Revolving Nosepiece: The part
that holds two or more objective
lenses and can be rotated to
easily change power
(magnification).

▪ The revolving nosepiece is a

crucial part of the microscope that
gives the user the ability to easily
change magnification levels
simply by rotating the nosepiece.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Objective: The lenses closest to
the specimen, that are typically of
varying magnifications (e.g., 4x,
10x, 40x, 100x).

▪ The different objective lenses

allow the user to view the
specimen at different levels of
magnification. The objective
lenses are the lenses closest to
the specimen being observed.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Stage: The flat platform where
the slide is placed for observation.

▪ The stage is a fundamental part of

the microscope that enables the
user to properly prepare, position,
and focus on the specimen they
wish to observe and study. It's a
critical component for getting
high-quality, detailed images
through the microscope.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Diaphragm (YOUNG Sheldon
▪ ): A rotating disk under the stage
with different sized holes. It is
used to vary the intensity and size
of the cone of light that is
projected upward into the slide.

▪ Illuminator: A light source

located at the base of the
microscope.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Parts of a Microscope and their functions

▪ Base: The bottom part of the
microscope that provides stability
and support. It houses the
illuminator and other electrical
components.

▪ The base is the foundation that the

rest of the microscope structure is
built upon. Its sturdy design helps
keep the microscope steady and
prevents it from tipping or moving
during use.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Microscope Operation and Techniques

A. Preparing a Wet Mount Slide

1. Placing the specimen

▪ Use a clean microscope slide

▪ Add a small drop of water or
mounting medium to the center of
the slide
▪ Carefully place the specimen (e.g.
plant tissue, cheek cells) into the
drop
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Microscope Operation and Techniques

A. Preparing a Wet Mount Slide

2. Adding a coverslip

▪ Gently lower a coverslip at a

45-degree angle onto the drop.

▪ Avoid trapping air bubbles

under the coverslip.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Microscope Operation and Techniques

B. Adjusting the Focus

1. Using coarse and fine adjustment

knobs.

▪ Start with the lowest power objective

lens
▪ Use the coarse adjustment knob to
quickly bring the specimen into view
▪ Switch to the fine adjustment knob
to refine and sharpen the focus
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Microscope Operation and Techniques

B. Adjusting the Focus

2. Achieving optimal sharpness

▪ Observe the specimen and make

small, incremental turns of the fine
adjustment

▪ Continue adjusting until the image is

as clear and detailed as possible.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Microscope Operation and Techniques

C. Controlling Illumination

1. Adjusting the light source brightness

▪ Use the diaphragm or light intensity

control to adjust the brightness

▪ Aim for even, consistent illumination

across the field of view
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding

Microscope Operation and Techniques

C. Controlling Illumination

2. Using the diaphragm or condenser

▪ The diaphragm controls the size of
the light beam.

▪ The condenser lens focuses the

light onto the specimen.

▪ Adjust these components to

optimize contrast and clarity
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
Labelling. Identify the parts of the microscope by writing your
answer on the blank provided.
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
E. EVALUATING LEARNING