AQA GCSE Biology: Microscopes Lesson | Magnification, Resolution, Calculations & Electron Microscope
This engaging and fully resourced AQA GCSE Biology microscopes lesson is designed for KS4 students and covers key concepts including magnification, resolution, and electron microscopy.
The lesson includes a clear and structured 17-slide PowerPoint, exam-style questions, and 3 differentiated tasks with a worksheet and full answers, making it ideal for both teaching and revision.
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Learning Outcomes**
Describe the order of size: cell, nucleus, chromosome, gene
Compare magnification and resolution of light and electron microscopes
Explain how electron microscopy has improved understanding of organelles
Calculate magnification of a light microscope
Apply and rearrange the formula A = I / M
Convert between units: cm, mm, µm, nm
What’s Included
17-slide lesson PowerPoint (clear explanations + visuals)
Worked examples and exam-style questions
3 student tasks (including worksheet)
Answers provided for easy marking
Suitable for in-class teaching, cover lessons, or revision




