Light Microscope proficiency
Challenge reference: 2918
Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Entry 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
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.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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. Be able to name and state the function of the different parts of a light microscope.
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. 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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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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