Year 8 Biology Online Course

Microscopes
11 Topics | 10 Quizzes
1 | The Development of Microscopes
The Development of Microscopes – Topic Quiz
2 | Light Microscopes
Light Microscopes – Topic Quiz
3 | Compound Microscopes
Compound Microscopes – Topic Quiz
4 | Parts of a Compound Microscope
Parts of a Compound Microscope – Topic Quiz
5 | Procedure for Using a Compound Microscope
Procedure for Using a Compound Microscope – Topic Quiz
6 | Stereo Microscopes
Stereo Microscopes – Topic Quiz
7 | Parts of a Stereo Microscope
Parts of a Stereo Microscope – Topic Quiz
8 | Procedure for Using a Stereo Microscope
Procedure for Using a Stereo Microscope – Topic Quiz
9 | Electron Microscopes
Electron Microscopes – Topic Quiz
10 | Magnification
Magnification – Topic Quiz
11 | Summary
Cells
8 Topics | 7 Quizzes
1 | The Building Blocks of Living Things
The Building Blocks of Living Things – Topic Quiz
2 | Components Common to All Cells
Components Common to All Cells – Topic Quiz
3 | Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells – Topic Quiz
4 | Eukaryotic Organelles
Eukaryotic Organelles – Topic Quiz
5 | Animal Cells
Animal Cells – Topic Quiz
6 | Plant Cells
Plant Cells – Topic Quiz
7 | Fungal Cells
Fungal Cells – Topic Quiz
8 | Summary
Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms
6 Topics | 5 Quizzes
1 | Unicellular Organisms
Unicellular Organisms – Topic Quiz
2 | Multicellular Organisms
Multicellular Organisms – Topic Quiz
3 | Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems – Topic Quiz
4 | Specialised Cells in Animals
Specialised Cells in Animals – Topic Quiz
5 | Specialised Cells in Plants
Specialised Cells in Plants – Topic Quiz
6 | Summary
Cell Division
5 Topics | 4 Quizzes
1 | Production of New Cells
Production of New Cells – Topic Quiz
2 | Cell Division by Mitosis
Cell Division by Mitosis – Topic Quiz
3 | Mitosis in Unicellular Organisms
Mitosis in Unicellular Organisms – Topic Quiz
4 | Mitosis in Multicellular Organisms
Mitosis in Multicellular Organisms – Topic Quiz
5 | Summary
Biological Reproduction
6 Topics | 5 Quizzes
1 | Asexual Reproduction and Sexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction and Sexual Reproduction – Topic Quiz
2 | Sex Cells and Fertilisation
Sex Cells and Fertilisation – Topic Quiz
3 | Biological Life Cycles
Biological Life Cycles – Topic Quiz
4 | Fertilisation and Development in Animals
Fertilisation and Development in Animals – Topic Quiz
5 | Fertilisation and Development in Plants
Fertilisation and Development in Plants – Topic Quiz
6 | Summary
The Digestive System
10 Topics | 9 Quizzes
1 | Food and Digestion
Food and Digestion – Topic Quiz
2 | Overview of the Digestive System
Overview of the Digestive System – Topic Quiz
3 | The Alimentary Canal
The Alimentary Canal – Topic Quiz
4 | The Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
The Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus – Topic Quiz
5 | The Stomach
The Stomach – Topic Quiz
6 | The Small Intestine
The Small Intestine – Topic Quiz
7 | The Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas
The Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas – Topic Quiz
8 | The Large Intestine
The Large Intestine – Topic Quiz
9 | Digestion in Other Animals
Digestion in Other Animals – Topic Quiz
10 | Summary
The Respiratory System
9 Topics | 8 Quizzes
1 | Energy from Food
Energy from Food – Topic Quiz
2 | Overview of the Respiratory System
Overview of the Respiratory System – Topic Quiz
3 | The Nose and Mouth
The Nose and Mouth – Topic Quiz
4 | The Pharynx, Larynx and Trachea
The Pharynx, Larynx and Trachea – Topic Quiz
5 | The Lungs
The Lungs – Topic Quiz
6 | The Breathing Process
The Breathing Process – Topic Quiz
7 | Gas Exchange
Gas Exchange – Topic Quiz
8 | Respiratory Systems in Other Animals
Respiratory Systems in Other Animals – Topic Quiz
9 | Summary
The Circulatory System
8 Topics | 7 Quizzes
1 | Overview of the Circulatory System
Overview of the Circulatory System – Topic Quiz
2 | Double Circulation
Double Circulation – Topic Quiz
3 | The Movement of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Around the Body
The Movement of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Around the Body – Topic Quiz
4 | The Heart
The Heart – Topic Quiz
5 | Blood Vessels
Blood Vessels – Topic Quiz
6 | Blood
Blood – Topic Quiz
7 | Circulatory Systems in Other Animals
Circulatory Systems in Other Animals – Topic Quiz
8 | Summary
The Excretory System
5 Topics | 4 Quizzes
1 | Excretion
Excretion – Topic Quiz
2 | The Urinary System
The Urinary System – Topic Quiz
3 | The Kidneys
The Kidneys – Topic Quiz
4 | The Ureters, Bladder and Urethra
The Ureters, Bladder and Urethra – Topic Quiz
5 | Summary
The Musculoskeletal System
7 Topics | 6 Quizzes
1 | Overview of the Musculoskeletal System
1 | Overview of the Musculoskeletal System – Topic Quiz
2 | The Muscular System
The Muscular System – Topic Quiz
3 | The Skeletal System
The Skeletal System – Topic Quiz
4 | Bones
Bones – Topic Quiz
5 | Cartilage, Ligaments and Tendons
Cartilage, Ligaments and Tendons – Topic Quiz
6 | Joints
Joints – Topic Quiz
7 | Summary
The Reproductive System
7 Topics | 6 Quizzes
1 | Overview of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Overview of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems – Topic Quiz
2 | The Male Reproductive System
The Male Reproductive System – Topic Quiz
3 | The Female Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive System – Topic Quiz
4 | Puberty
Puberty – Topic Quiz
5 | The Menstrual Cycle
The Menstrual Cycle – Topic Quiz
6 | Pregnancy and Birth
Pregnancy and Birth – Topic Quiz
7 | Summary
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2 | Light Microscopes

Year 8 Biology Online Course Microscopes 2 | Light Microscopes

Light Microscopes

  • The type of microscope you will use at school is called a light microscope.
  • Light microscopes use light rays for viewing objects.
  • There are three main types of light microscopes – monocular microscopes, binocular microscopes and stereo microscopes.
  • A monocular microscope is viewed through one eyepiece and produces a two-dimensional image.
  • A binocular microscope is viewed through two eyepieces and produces a two-dimensional image.
  • A stereo microscope (also called a dissecting microscope) is viewed through two eyepieces and produces a three-dimensional image.
  • Examples of each type of light microscope are shown below.

 

 monocular compound microscope  binocular compound microscope  stereo dissecting microscope

A monocular microscope (left), a binocular microscope (centre) and a stereo microscope (right).

(Images: OlegDoroshin, Adobe Stock; Amada44, Wikimedia Commons; ZEISS Microscopy, Wikimedia Commons)

 

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