USB+Microscopes

10 Microscopes are available for loan from the CDU Library (2 x kits of 5).

Software needs to be downloaded from:http://www.anmo.com.tw/db/download.asp

Mac: http://www.anmo.com.tw/db/download/driver/Mac.AM310_AM311_AM321.Ver%204.0.zip

PC: http://www.anmo.com.tw/db/download/driver/DNC-311-Ver.2.7.0.0.exe

Using monocular microscopes with younger students, or students who haven't had much experience in a Science setting: Using a basic microscopes we went throught the steps very carefully: - adjust the mirror to make the circle bright - carefully wind down - place object into the field of view (look for light) - look through eyepice - move the slide carefully to see movement - adjust focus away from slide carefully
 * Look from side - put lowest power lens in place
 * Look through eyepiece - find the circle of light
 * Look from the side - place slide on stage

This site has a [|Virtual Microscope] which the kids can use to practice these skills before using the real microscope. The site also has links to movie clips showing how to use a monocular microscope. http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope

Types of Microscopes (PDF of [|webpage] )


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Microscopes and cells size

Making a celery slide of celery for viewing through a microscope