Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Microworlds

5th grade science

TermDefinition
Hand Lens A magnifying glass that is held in the hand
Magnifier A tool that makes something appear larger than it is
Observations Pieces of information that you get from your five senses
Properties Observed characteristics of an object
concave curving inward like a bowl
convex curved or rounded on the outside
field of view The maximum area that is visible through the lens of an optical instrument
focus To adjust the position of a lens in order to make a clear image
Opaque Not allowing light to pass through
Transparent Clear; sheer enough to see through
Translucent Allowing only some light to pass through so that things cannot be seen clearly. For example: frosted glass
Micro A prefix meaning small
Microfiche A film that has a photographic record of printed material or a picture or drawing on a small scale
Microscope A device used to view things that are too small to be seen with the eye alone
Specimen A sample used to represent an entire group
Stage The small platform on which an object is placed for examination with a microscope
Micrometer A unit used to measure very tiny objects
Cover Slip A piece of glass or clear plastic that is placed over the specimen on a microscopic slide
Flat Slide A flat glass or clear plastic surface used as a slide
Well slide A slide with ta reservoir used when viewing 3D or liquid specimens
Wet-Mount Slide Slide created whena drop of water and coverslip are placed on a flat slide
Forceps Tweezers used to pick up small specimens
Microbes A living thins so small that is can be seen only witha microscope. Also called a microorganism
Created by: jbittner
Popular Physical Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards