Unit Award Scheme

115098 USING A LIGHT MICROSCOPE TO OBSERVE AND DRAW A CELL

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1label a diagram of a light microscope to include the main parts, ie eyepiece lens, coarse focusing wheel, fine focusing wheel, objective lens, arm, base, stage and light sourceStudent completed work
2draw a table to include the names of the main parts of a light microscope and what function they have when looking at a biological specimenStudent completed work
3use a light microscope to bring animal and plants cells, from at least two prepared slides, into clear focusSummary sheet
4use a pencil to make a clear, labelled drawing of two different types of cellStudent completed work
5write the overall magnification underneath the drawing, remembering to multiply the objective lens magnification by the eye piece magnification.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 February 2021Level - Level One