Depending upon what course you are taking, you will find specialized equipment based upon the area of study. For example, in a chemistry lab you will find glassware and fume hoods, and in a geology lab you will find rock hammers. In this section of the resource, you will explore some of the specialized equipment found in a biology lab.

Stereo Microscope or Dissecting Microscope

Compound Microscope

Hand Lens

Look at the difference in the equipment pictured above. Each of these are used at different times in biology class or laboratory for slightly different purposes.

Directions: Drag and drop the use to the correct piece of equipment.