UNIT 1
Module 2
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The Nature of Biology
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The Microscope
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Theory in Biology
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The Microscope
Lesson 1: The Microscope
The purpose of this lesson is to become familiar with the parts and functions of a typical compound microscope and to learn to care for and handle a microscope correctly.
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Activity: Microscope Diagram. [Self-check]
Lesson 2: Calculations Related to the Microscope
The purpose of this lesson is to learn to calculate the actual size of images seen through a microscope.
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Activity: Calculations Practice Sheet. [Self-check]
Lesson 3: The Microscope - Introductory Lab
The purpose of this lesson is to learn to use the microscope in a lab setting.
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Activity: Lab [Self-check]
Lesson 4: Estimating the Size of an Object (Calculations Related to the Microscope - Part 2)
The purpose of this lesson is to practice estimating the size of a microscope image and to learn to produce a biological drawing.
- Assignment: Microscope Calculations Worksheets [15 marks]
Lesson 5: Calculating the Size of a Cell and Preparing Biological Drawings
This lab requires students to use a microscope to view and prepare slides, to estimate the size of the cells they view, and to prepare correct biological drawings of those cells.
- Assignment: Microscope Lab - "Viewing Plant and Animal Cells" [25 marks]
Lesson 6: Use of Light and Electron Microscopes
The purpose of this lesson is to compare the images produced by light and electron microscopes.
Activity:
- Part A: Comparing Light and Electron Microscopes
- Part B: Discussion - "How has the microscope altered our knowledge?"
- Part C: The Canadian Light Source (Synchrotron)
