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===Meaning===
[[File:Microscope.png|right|200px|thumb|A picture of a [[microscope]].]]
A [['''microscope]] ''' is piece of [[equipment]] used to make small [[Object|objects]] appear larger.
===About Microscopes===
: [[Microscope]]s '''Microscopes''' can be used to see things too small for our eyes to see.
: '''Micro''' means 'small' and '''scope''' means 'small'.
==Key Stage 3==
===Meaning===
A [['''microscope]] ''' is piece of [[equipment]] used to make small [[Object|objects]] appear larger.
===About Microscopes===
: [[Microscope]]s '''Microscopes''' use [[Convex Lens|convex lenses]] to [[magnify]] an [[image]].: The parts of the [['''microscope]] ''' are shown in the diagram below:
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|[[File:MicroscopeDiagram.png|center|500px]]
===Preparing Specimens===
To see an object clearly with a [['''microscope]] ''' a [[specimen]] must be prepared first.
: 1. A small [[specimen]] is placed on a glass [[slide]].
: 2. A [[dye]] is used to colour the specimen so it can be seen more easily under the [['''microscope]]'''.
: 3. A cover slip is placed on the [[specimen]] to flatten it.
: 4. Tissue is used to absorb any excess [[dye]].
: 5. The glass [[slide]] is placed on the [['''microscope]] ''' stage.