| A | B |
| field of view | what can be seen when you look through the microscope |
| power of magnification | eyepiece x objective lens = total power |
| specimen | what you are looking at |
| correct way to write the title of a drawing | capitals on main words, quotes, underlined |
| where the title is written on a drawing | under the drawing of the specimen |
| where the power of magnification is written on a drawing | under the title |
| Eyepiece is 10x and lens is 20 x what is the power? | 200x |
| Label for the power of magnification | x after the number for the power |
| angle you drop the coverslip on a wet mount slide | 45 degrees |
| used to hold the specimen in place or protect it | coverslip |
| nosepiece | holds the objective lenses |
| eyepiece | look through to see the specimen |
| aperature | opening in the stage to let the light through |
| diaphragm | controls the amount of light that is used |
| stage | where you place the slide for viewing |
| base | supports the whole microscope |
| arm | supports the upper part of the microscope |
| course adjustment knob | used first to get the best focus |
| fine adjustment knog | used to fine tune the image when you change powers |
| body tube | where the image travels up to the eyepiece |
| stageclips | holds the slide in place on the stage |
| slide | where the specimen is placed to view it |
| Objective lenses | magnify the image of the specimen |
| legs | part of the base where the light is usually found between them |
| coverslip | goes over the specimen to protect and hold it in place |
| Store Microscope | upright, low power, stage up, covered |
| Dry mount slide | no water, glue, preservatives |
| Wet mount slide | for living things |
| 4 parts of drawing | border, title, power, drawing |