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How to use the accessories in the experiment kit
5. In principle, you can take your
microscope with you wherever you
go. But to protect its sensitive
optics and mechanics, it is best to
use it on a table inside. The most
interesting objects to investigate,
though, will usually be found
outside in nature.
The colored microscopy book
describes lots of objects of study
that you can find on trees, in ponds,
or in meadows. Your microscope kit
contains some very handy sample
containers for collecting water
samples from a rain barrel, insect
wings, or other interesting objects
from outside and transporting them
safely to your microscope.
6. Some water samples will be literally
swimming with interesting things to study.
For some of the larger creatures, you won't
even need the microscope to view them. Use
the sample container with the
magnification lid to perform an initial
sorting of your finds. Larger objects can be
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directly viewed under the magnifying lens
in the lid.
Pages 14 through 19 and 40 to 42 in the
colored microscopy book will give you lots
of ideas for projects using the accessories in
your microscope kit.
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