7th Grade Microscopy Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Microscopy

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and name the parts of a compound miscroscope and describe their function.

Materials

• Compound miscroscope
• Slides with objects for observation (e.g. bacteria, plant tissue, cells)

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever used a miscroscope before and what they observed.
• Introduce the concept of microscopy and its applications in science, medicine, and industry.

Direct Instruction

• Show students the parts of a compound miscroscope and explain their function.
• Demonstrate how to use the miscroscope to observe a sample, focusing on proper technique and safety precautions.

Guided practice

• Pass out samples and provide students with a handout with labeled images of parts of a compound miscroscope.
• Have students work in pairs to identify the parts of the miscroscope on their sample and explain their function.
• Have students share their findings with the class.

Independent practice

• Have students work in small groups to design and create their own compound miscroscope.
• Encourage students to be creative and think outside the box when coming up with their design.
• Provide students with resources and materials to help them with their design.
• Have groups present their compound miscroscope designs to the class.

Closure

• Review the parts and function of a compound miscroscope.
• Ask students to share what they learned about compound miscroscopes during the lesson.

Assessment

• Observing and identifying parts and function of a compound miscroscope.
• Identifying the organisms under the microscope and describing their parts and function.