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- 3rd - 6th
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Students have the opportunity to see cells using a microscope and to discover the differences between plant and animal cells by examining cheek cells, onion cells, and potato cells. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students use lenses and magnifying glasses to imitate the development of microscopes. They apply ray diagrams to explain how these instruments work. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine water samples from a local stream. They identify various types of macroinvertebrates found in that water ecosystem, and perform a quantitative macroinvertebrate survey to determine the water quality of the water. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students make a microscope from a drop of water, learn the basic parts and functions of a compound microscope, prepare wet mount slides and view them under a microscope, and calculate magnification and field of view. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the nature of water and water molecules. They examine the role of ice on organisms. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students looks at germs through a microscope and identify two that can make us sick. They compare their mouth before and after they brush their teeth and practice proper hand washing techniques. They study the impact of Edward Jenner and Louis Pasteur. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students use a light microscope to observe the organisms living in a sample of ocean or fresh water. Students create a drawing of the organisms that they observe. Students then discuss the different body plans of the organisms and the importance of clean water as a habitat. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students use microscopes categorize macro-invertebrates according to their tolerance levels. They discover that quantities of specific species indicates healthy water bodies. Students graph their results and present their findings to classmates. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students conduct an experiment to identify microscopic organisms in water samples and learn how related environmental practitioners apply similar skills and knowledge to monitor water quality. They explore the occupations of water treatment plant operator and hydrogeologist, and explain how each occupation might apply similar skills and knowledge in the workplace. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students review the parts, use and care of a microscope. They gather samples of pond water and prepare wet mount slides of each sample. They examine each sample under a microscope and draw and identify the organisms they see. Full Review »
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