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Join our Introduction to Biology class as we delve into the parts and functions of a microscope, calculating total magnification, and understanding the field of view. Get ready to master the scientific method steps and the 10 themes of biology. Don't miss our Skills Check tomorrow! Explore how magnification affects your view and practice with an Online Microscope activity. Visit rhsbiologyjacobs.sfinstructionalresources.wikispaces.net for more info.
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Introduction to Biology Tuesday 08/28/2012
Goal for the day Be able to identify the parts of a microscope & their function Be able to calculate total magnification & describe how the field of view changes from low to high power Be able to list the 5 steps of the scientific method Be able to list & describe the 10 themes of biology (SKILLS CHECK TOMORROW)
Question of the Day • How do you calculate (figure out) the total magnification of a microscope? • Ex.
Question of the Day • How do you calculate (figure out) the total magnification of a microscope? • Ex.
Field of View • High Power • As magnification _Increases_ the field of view (how much you can see)_Decreases__. • Low Power
Online Microscope activity • Assign computers • Follow the directions on the green sheet to get to the homepage or go to our course website. • (rhsbiologyjacobs.sfinstructionalresources.wikispaces.net)