Biology HL
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Mastering Microscopy Enhance Your Viewing Experience

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Understanding microscopes

Lenses and Magnification

  • Convex Lens: Can magnify up to 20x. But to study cells, we need more!
  • Compound Microscope: Multiple lenses multiply magnification (e.g., 10x eyepiece x 40x objective lens = 400x total).
  • Example: It's like turning your cell phone's zoom from "can see the cookie crumbs" to "can see the sugar grains" in those crumbs!

Using a light microscope

  • Skills to Develop
    • Names and Functions: Know your microscope like a pro guitarist knows their guitar!
    • Focusing: Find that sweet spot for the sharpest image.
    • Maintenance: Treat it like a baby; careful handling, regular cleaning.
  • Real-world Tip: Think of focusing like tuning a musical instrument. You start broad and then fine-tune to perfection.
  • Troubleshooting: Like a microscope detective, solve problems like dark images (adjust the diaphragm) or blurred parts (clean lenses).

Slide preparation

  • Permanent vs. Temporary Slides: Permanent slides are the masterpieces; temporary ones are quick DIYs.
  • Making Temporary Slides: Place cells, add water/stain, cover, and press (but not too hard!).
  • Example: It's like making a tiny sandwich with cells and stain as the filling!

Observing, drawing, & photographing cells

  • Drawing: Sketching a cell is like drawing a simplified map, showing only the essential landmarks.
  • Photography: Click photos for accurate data. Digital microscopes are the smartphones of the microscope world.
  • Measuring Sizes with a Graticule: Measure like a microscopic ruler!

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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Mastering Microscopy Enhance Your Viewing Experience

Word Count Emoji
483 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Understanding microscopes

Lenses and Magnification

  • Convex Lens: Can magnify up to 20x. But to study cells, we need more!
  • Compound Microscope: Multiple lenses multiply magnification (e.g., 10x eyepiece x 40x objective lens = 400x total).
  • Example: It's like turning your cell phone's zoom from "can see the cookie crumbs" to "can see the sugar grains" in those crumbs!

Using a light microscope

  • Skills to Develop
    • Names and Functions: Know your microscope like a pro guitarist knows their guitar!
    • Focusing: Find that sweet spot for the sharpest image.
    • Maintenance: Treat it like a baby; careful handling, regular cleaning.
  • Real-world Tip: Think of focusing like tuning a musical instrument. You start broad and then fine-tune to perfection.
  • Troubleshooting: Like a microscope detective, solve problems like dark images (adjust the diaphragm) or blurred parts (clean lenses).

Slide preparation

  • Permanent vs. Temporary Slides: Permanent slides are the masterpieces; temporary ones are quick DIYs.
  • Making Temporary Slides: Place cells, add water/stain, cover, and press (but not too hard!).
  • Example: It's like making a tiny sandwich with cells and stain as the filling!

Observing, drawing, & photographing cells

  • Drawing: Sketching a cell is like drawing a simplified map, showing only the essential landmarks.
  • Photography: Click photos for accurate data. Digital microscopes are the smartphones of the microscope world.
  • Measuring Sizes with a Graticule: Measure like a microscopic ruler!

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