Light Microscope proficiency
Challenge reference: 2918
| Notional learning hours | 10 | ||
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| Level | Entry 1 | ||
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| Preparing for Adulthood pathway | |||
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| Learning aim | The aim is to learn how a light microscope functions by understanding and naming the different parts of it, as well as demonstrating how to observe a preprepared slide specimen. |
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Learning outcomes
What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do
The learner will:
Be able to name and state the function of the different parts of a light microscope.
Be able to demonstrate how to set up a light microscope and observe a pre prepared slide specimen at various magnifications
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Assessment criteria
What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome
The learner can:
- Name and state the function of the parts of light microscope when shown on a worksheet
- Power up a light microscope
- Insert a preprepared slide on the microscope stage
- Focus the specimen on a range of magnification by using the different objective lenses
- Use the coarse and fine focus adjustment knobs
- Share any observations about the specimen as the magnification changes
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