Teach children to make microscope specimens in 12 simple steps

A microscope is a tool that can observe tiny objects. It allows us to see cells, bacteria, protozoa, etc. that are usually invisible to the naked eye.

The use of a microscope requires some preparatory work, and one of the important steps is to make microscope specimens. Today, let Kidrise share the role of microscope specimens and how to make microscope specimens.

1. What is a microscope specimen?

Microscopic specimens refer to material samples used for microscopic observation, usually requiring certain treatments, such as sectioning, staining, fixing, etc., in order to present clear structures and characteristics under the microscope.

The methods and requirements for preparing microscope specimens vary for different types of microscopes, such as light microscopes, electron microscopes, and scanning probe microscopes, among others.

2. Role of microscope specimens

The role of microscope specimens is to allow us to observe tiny objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye, such as cells, bacteria, viruses, molecules, etc., thereby enhancing our knowledge and understanding of the composition, structure and function of matter. Microscopic specimens are widely used in various scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, materials science, medicine, etc.

Specimen refers to placing the object to be observed on a thin piece of glass and covering it with another piece of glass to form a sandwich.

This protects the object from being damaged by the microscope's light source or other factors, and also allows the object to appear more clearly under the microscope.

3. How to make a microscope specimen?

3.1 Materials for making microscope specimens

So, how do you make a microscope specimen? In fact, there is no need for too complicated materials and equipment, as long as there are the following things:

• tweezers
• Slides and Coverslips
• dropper
• scissors or slicing tool
• dissecting needle
• water or other liquid
• object to observe

3.2 Video teaching of making microscope specimens

The preparation of microscope specimens begins at 14 seconds into the film.

3.3 Procedures for making microscope specimens

The steps to prepare a microscope specimen are as follows:

1. Select an object to observe, such as dandruff, onion skin, flower petals, leaves, organisms in water droplets, etc. If the object is too thick or too large, it can be cut into thin slices or small pieces with scissors or a blade.
2. Put a slide on a clean table, and use a dropper or toothpick to drop a drop of water or other liquids, such as edible oil, glycerin, iodine, etc., on the center of the slide. Different liquids will have different effects, you can try it yourself.
3. Put the object to be observed on the water drop or liquid drop, and spread it flat with a toothpick or needle point, avoiding air bubbles or wrinkles.
4. Use a dropper or toothpick to drip some water or liquid around the slide to help the coverslip stick to the slide and prevent water from evaporating.
5. Place another cover glass obliquely on top of the glass slide so that one corner touches the water drop or liquid droplet, and then slowly lower the cover glass so that the water drop or liquid droplet is evenly distributed between the two pieces of glass. Be careful not to let the coverslip fall directly on the slide, or air bubbles will be generated.
6. Absorb excess water or liquid with absorbent paper or tissue to avoid affecting the observation effect.
7. Place the prepared microscope specimen on the stage of the microscope, and be careful not to let the specimen slip or be damaged.
8. Adjust the light source of the microscope so that the light can pass through the specimen and reach your eye.
9. Adjust the magnification of the microscope, starting from low magnification and gradually increasing to high magnification to observe the details of the specimen.
10. Record your observation results, you can write down the shape, color, structure and other characteristics of the specimen in the form of words, pictures or photos.
11. Clean up your work area, replace the microscope and other tools, and discard or save the specimen.
12. Share your discoveries, you can discuss the interesting phenomena you observe with your classmates, teachers or family members, and you can also express your thoughts and feelings on the Internet.

4. Kidrise New Microscope Promotion

Teach children to make microscope specimens in 12 simple steps

A microscope is a tool that can observe tiny objects. It allows us to see cells, bacteria, protozoa, etc. that are usually invisible to the naked eye.

The use of a microscope requires some preparatory work, and one of the important steps is to make microscope specimens. Today, let Kidrise share the role of microscope specimens and how to make microscope specimens.

1. What is a microscope specimen?

Microscopic specimens refer to material samples used for microscopic observation, usually requiring certain treatments, such as sectioning, staining, fixing, etc., in order to present clear structures and characteristics under the microscope.

The methods and requirements for preparing microscope specimens vary for different types of microscopes, such as light microscopes, electron microscopes, and scanning probe microscopes, among others.

2. Role of microscope specimens

The role of microscope specimens is to allow us to observe tiny objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye, such as cells, bacteria, viruses, molecules, etc., thereby enhancing our knowledge and understanding of the composition, structure and function of matter. Microscopic specimens are widely used in various scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, materials science, medicine, etc.

Specimen refers to placing the object to be observed on a thin piece of glass and covering it with another piece of glass to form a sandwich.

This protects the object from being damaged by the microscope's light source or other factors, and also allows the object to appear more clearly under the microscope.

3. How to make a microscope specimen?

3.1 Materials for making microscope specimens

So, how do you make a microscope specimen? In fact, there is no need for too complicated materials and equipment, as long as there are the following things:

• tweezers
• Slides and Coverslips
• dropper
• scissors or slicing tool
• dissecting needle
• water or other liquid
• object to observe

3.2 Video teaching of making microscope specimens

The preparation of microscope specimens begins at 14 seconds into the film.

3.3 Procedures for making microscope specimens

The steps to prepare a microscope specimen are as follows:

1. Select an object to observe, such as dandruff, onion skin, flower petals, leaves, organisms in water droplets, etc. If the object is too thick or too large, it can be cut into thin slices or small pieces with scissors or a blade.
2. Put a slide on a clean table, and use a dropper or toothpick to drop a drop of water or other liquids, such as edible oil, glycerin, iodine, etc., on the center of the slide. Different liquids will have different effects, you can try it yourself.
3. Put the object to be observed on the water drop or liquid drop, and spread it flat with a toothpick or needle point, avoiding air bubbles or wrinkles.
4. Use a dropper or toothpick to drip some water or liquid around the slide to help the coverslip stick to the slide and prevent water from evaporating.
5. Place another cover glass obliquely on top of the glass slide so that one corner touches the water drop or liquid droplet, and then slowly lower the cover glass so that the water drop or liquid droplet is evenly distributed between the two pieces of glass. Be careful not to let the coverslip fall directly on the slide, or air bubbles will be generated.
6. Absorb excess water or liquid with absorbent paper or tissue to avoid affecting the observation effect.
7. Place the prepared microscope specimen on the stage of the microscope, and be careful not to let the specimen slip or be damaged.
8. Adjust the light source of the microscope so that the light can pass through the specimen and reach your eye.
9. Adjust the magnification of the microscope, starting from low magnification and gradually increasing to high magnification to observe the details of the specimen.
10. Record your observation results, you can write down the shape, color, structure and other characteristics of the specimen in the form of words, pictures or photos.
11. Clean up your work area, replace the microscope and other tools, and discard or save the specimen.
12. Share your discoveries, you can discuss the interesting phenomena you observe with your classmates, teachers or family members, and you can also express your thoughts and feelings on the Internet.

4. Kidrise New Microscope Promotion