Enter the virtual microscope room to see inside a tissue sample. Learn how a light microscope can magnify an image and answer biological questions.
Professional
High School
University / College
This simulation, along with “Fluorescence Microscopy,” has been adapted from the original, larger “Microscopy” simulation.
Assemble the light microscope and discover how the key components help to magnify an image up to 1,000 times. In this simulation, you will learn how to use a light microscope to analyze an intestine tissue sample. You will discover why biological samples need to be processed before they can be imaged and what the applications and limitations of light microscopy in biology are. Your mission is to decide whether the Mallory staining can be used in the experiment your colleagues in the lab are proposing.
Assemble the microscope
First, you will assemble the light microscope and discover the function of the key components. Learn how, together, the parts of the microscope can magnify the image up to 1,000 times.
Analyze the sample
The sample is prepared for you already. You need to find out whether the staining used is appropriate for studying the microanatomy of the chicken intestine. Intestinal physiology specialist Dr. One will point out some interesting features to you as you explore the sample. Can you clearly distinguish all the cell types they are interested in? Finally, you and Dr. One will compare microscopy techniques. Is the light microscope the one microscope to rule them all?
RELATED SIMULATIONS
Fluorescence Microscopy
Microscopy
Length:
25
mins
Accessibility mode:
Available
Languages:
English (United States)
German
French
Spanish
Course Packages:
At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:
Understand the basic principles and practical aspects of light microscopy
Explain the function of different parts of the microscope
Compare the terms magnification, contrast, and resolution
Describe the application and limitations of light microscopy in biology
Understand the need for sample preparation
At the end of this simulation, you will be able to:
University
NGSS
IB
AP
Engage students in science through interactive learning scenarios. Simulate experiments, train lab techniques, and teach theory through visual experiences that enhance long-term learning outcomes.
300+ Web-based simulations that can be played on laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets/iPads without installing any software
Teacher dashboard to automate grading and track student progress
Embedded quizzes to help students master science content
Library of learning resources, lab reports, videos, theory pages, graphics and more
Elevate your nursing program with UbiSim, a VR solution dedicated to clinical excellence.
Track student progress
Assess with customizable quizzes
Invite your students to play simulations
Explore over 300 Labster simulations
30 days for free, no credit card needed
Labster integrates with all major LMS (Learning Management Systems) so that educators can use their gradebooks to track students’ performance data and students can keep a record of their work. Labster is compatible with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Google Classroom, Schoology, Sakai, and Brightspace / D2L. It’s also possible to use Labster without an LMS.
