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Microscope Lab

Microscope Lab

Prepare wet-mount slides, use a light microscope, and compare living and prepared specimens.

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Learning sequence

  1. PrepareRead the worksheet. Watch the microscope-use videos before you begin.
  2. ObservePrepare wet mounts and use the gallery as a reference while you work.
  3. RecordComplete the worksheet and specimen diagrams.

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