B1.1 The world of the microscope

Starter Activity
Starter questions about the microscope

Main –
Students stick microscopes in the middle of their page. Use the information on the slide to label the parts of the microscope.  Extension: to explain how to use a microscope
Check answers – answers on the PowerPoint. Students check answers, ensure students know the function of each part of the microscope.

Explain magnification and resolution, get students to write the definitions.
Think pair share, pictures of light and electron microscopes, see what students can summarise as differences
Students to make a grid in their books light vs electron microscopes, make notes on any differences from the video
Sort the statements and go through answers
Explain how to work out total magnification and then practice.
Explain the magnification equation and then practice using it

Plenary
Fill in the gaps in the sentences