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DISSECTION KITS
In this section, you can find a Google Slides presentation designed to help you learn the names and uses of the instruments contained within the dissection kits we frequently use in science class.
MAGNIFICATION INSTRUMENTS
In this section, you can find a Google Slides presentations and other documents designed to help you learn the names and uses of the following tools and instruments:
SIMPLE MICROSCOPES
Simple microscopes include eyepieces, Goose neck magnifiers, hand lenses (or loupes), and magnifying glasses. Dr. Merritt has put together a single Google Slides presentation that addresses all four of these ‘simple’ magnification instruments.
COMPOUND MICROSCOPES
MONOCULAR
Primary inspection
Mirrored microscopes
Light (illuminated) microscopes
BINOCULAR
Primary inspection
Mirrored microscopes
Light (illuminated) microscopes
Long-arm microscopes