1. Parts of the microscope

2. Microscopes What do we use microscopes for?
To enlarge small samples which cannot easily be seen with the naked eye so that their characteristics can become visible
In other words: we use microscopes to make really small stuff big enough for us to see
BONUS:
What is this?
Baby Jellyfish (ephyra)

4. How a microscope works
Two or more lenses are placed directly above the specimen (what you’re looking at)
Light enters below the specimen (thanks to a lightbulb or mirrors) and travels through the lens
Allows you to see your specimen (produces an image)
The combination of different lenses allows for different magnifications

5. Determining Magnification
Multiply the magnification of the eyepiece lens by the magnification of the objective lens
10x
40x
Example:
Eyepiece: 10x
Objective: 40x
Total magnification: 10x40 = 400