Introduction to Biology

Introduction to Biology

Tuesday 08/28/2012

Goal for the day1. Be able to identify the parts of a

microscope & their function

2. Be able to calculate total magnification & describe how the field of view changes from low to high power

3. Be able to list the 5 steps of the scientific method

4. Be able to list & describe the 10 themes of biology (SKILLS CHECK TOMORROW)

Question of the Day

• How do you calculate (figure out) the total magnification of a microscope?

• Ex.

Question of the Day

• How do you calculate (figure out) the total magnification of a microscope?

• Ex.

Field of View

• Low Power • High Power• As magnification _Increases_ the field of view

(how much you can see) _Decreases__.

Online Microscope activity

• Assign computers

• Follow the directions on the green sheet to get to the homepage or go to our course website.

• (rhsbiologyjacobs.sfinstructionalresources.wikispaces.net)