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1716PROJECT #4: Dirt and SandYou will need: microscopeseveral clean, blank slidesseveral slide coverssamples of dirt and sand from different placesspe

1819PROJECT #6: Pond WaterYou will need: microscopea pail or bucketan empty jarpipetteclean, blank slidesslide coversGet a sample of water from a pond

2120PROJECT #8: CrystalsYou will need: microscope2 clean, blank slidesstringa drinking glassvery warm water (enough to almost fill the glass)a spoon (

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1Welcome to the Microscopic WorldWelcome to the hidden world of the microscope. Your new microscope is aninstrument with lenses for making very small

23What are all of these things for?a) Microscope – The microscope holds samples of very small things onclear slides. It shines a bright light through

45Getting Acquainted with Your MicroscopeLearning About Your Microscope1. Eyepiece – The eyepiece is where you look into the microscope. It is a small

67Microscope Safety TipsKeep these safety tips in mind as you enjoy hours of fun projects andexperiments with your microscope.• Read all instructions

896) To change the magnifying strength, turn the rotating lens turret until youhear a click.7) Turn the focusing knob until the objective lens is almo

1011How to Use the Camera Adapter (cont.)If your camera has a video display screen, you can preview the image forpositioning and focus sharpness. If y

1312FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions1) What can I see with my microscope?You can see thousands of things that are difficult or impossible to seewith

1514PROJECT #2: Animal FurYou will need: microscope2 or more clean, blank slidessamples of different types of fur and hairAn animal’s fur is similiar