Under the Microscope

Question 0

Microorganisms

Answer 0

Tiny living things. Tiny cells that make up plants and animals, and much more.

Question 1

Where does the word “microscope” come from?

Answer 1

from the Greek word SKOPEIN (which means to look at) and from MICRO (which means very small)

Question 2

What is matter made of?

Answer 2

Tiny molecules

Question 3

What is a molecule?

Answer 3

A molecule is the smallest particle of a substance that still has the properties of that substance. They are too small to be seen, even with a microscope.

Question 4

Atom

Answer 4

They are the smallest particles of an element that still has the properties of the element in its original form. They are even smaller than molecules.

Question 5

What are atoms made of?

Answer 5

Atoms are made of protons, electrons and neutrons.

Question 6

Magnifying glasses

Answer 6

They come in many sizes - some with stands that sit on the table, and some with handles to carry it around with you (hand lenses).

Question 7

What are the four steps of a scientific investigation

Answer 7

Observe, analyze, compare, share

Question 8

How is called the area seen through a magnifying lens?

Answer 8

Field of view

Question 9

How they draw what they see in a microscope?

Answer 9

They draw a circle around the illustration.

Question 10

What does observe mean?

Answer 10

To observe is to gather information, to watch, to look, and to note it

Question 11

What does analyze mean?

Answer 11

To analyze is to examine or study carefully

Question 12

What does compare mean?

Answer 12

to compare is to find out how something is alike and different