Learning Resources MicroPro Elite Manual

EI-5301Grades 3+Ages 8+

1817PROJECT #8: CrystalsYou will need: microscope2 clean, blank slidesstringa drinking glassvery warm water (enough to almost fill the glass)a spoon (

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12Welcome to the Microscopic WorldWelcome to the hidden world of the microscope. Your new microscope is aninstrument with lenses for making very small

34Getting Acquainted with Your Microscope Learning About Your Microscope1. Eyepiece – The eyepiece is where you look into the microscope. It is asmall

56Microscope Safety TipsKeep these safety tips in mind as you enjoy hours of fun projects andexperiments with your microscope.• Read all instructions

786) 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

910FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions1) What can I see with my microscope?You can see thousands of things that are difficult or impossible to see with

1112PROJECT #2: Animal FurYou will need: microscope2 or more clean, blank slidessamples of different types of fur and hairAn animal’s fur is similar t

1413PROJECT #4: Dirt and SandYou will need: microscopeseveral clean, blank slidesseveral slide coverssamples of dirt and sand from different placesspe

1615PROJECT #6: Pond WaterYou will need: microscopea pail or bucketan empty jarpipetteclean, blank slidesslide coversGet a sample of water from a pond