Kevina Smith
Lab 1: Microscopy and the Metric System
Part A: Microscopy

Purpose
The purpose of this experiment was to learn how to use a microscope correctly and perform wet mount slides accurately, thus becoming more familiar with the microscope.
Hypothesis
It would be hard to use the microscope without any kind of previous training and the parts of the microscope and their functions must be learned in order to use it properly. Materials & Methods Materials: 1. Filter paper 2. Tweezers 3. Pipettes 4. Cover glasses 5. Glass slides 6. The sample material (from the pond) Methods: 1. Mix sample so that the sample is properly suspended in water. 2. Use a pipette to pick up some …show more content…

A microscope’s field of view is the circle visible through the lenses. When viewing an object on a slide under high power, the depth of field is the area (from top to bottom) that comes into focus while slowly focusing up and down with the microscope’s fine-adjustment knob. The compound microscope is a unique tool and when used properly it can be a fun experience.

Kevina Smith
Lab 1: Microscopy and the Metric System
Part B: The Metric System
Purpose
The purpose of this experiment is to become familiar with using other the English system, which would be the Metric System by measuring different items.
Hypothesis
If you use other measurements, then you will become more familiar with it. Materials & Methods Materials: 1. Tape