Lesson Plan: B1.1.05

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How are microscopes used to calculate sizes of specimens?
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    Students should be able to carry out calculations involving magnification, real size and image size using the formula: magnification = size of image x size of real object * Use prefixes centi, milli, micro and nano. How is the magnification equation re-arranged to calculate real size and image size?

    Use pre-made slides of cells and graticules to calculate the real size of the cells.

    Students should be able to use prefixes centi, milli, micro and nano. What is the relationship between the prefixes centi, milli, micro and nano?

    Students should be able to express answers in standard form if appropriate How do you represent the size of a cell measuring 0.006cm using standard form?

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