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- 7th - 8th
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Students label the parts of a compound microscope. After studying cell structure and as a way to reinforce and simulate the concept of magnification, students create Microsoft PowerPoint slides containing one plant and one animal cell. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students explore the history of the microscope. Find out what organisms can be seen under the microscope's lenses. explore how many different types of microscope exist today and how to take care of the instrument. 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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- 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
- 3rd - 5th
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Students are introduced to a variety of microscopes as they investigate beetles. They view beetles under varying degrees of power, capture digital images of beetles for a collage and identify beetle defense mechanisms. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students use a microscope in a series of activities that are designed to help them explore the "invisible world" and make meaningful microscopic discoveries and learn the importance of the microscope as a tool in science and research. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 12th
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Students investigate the parts and functions of a compound microscope. They explore various websites, label the parts of a microscope on a worksheet, view prepared slides, and create drawings of the prepared slides. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students enhance their skills in operating a microscope. They become comfortable with the vocabulary associated with microscopes and investigate how to place slides and focus them properly using the microscope. Students are given an Electron microscope image handout. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students go on a scavenger hunt for insects and other small creatures. They use magnifiers and digital microscopes to observe the beasts. Students use a laptop and paint program to record their observations. They use their imagination to create their own mini-beast. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students explore, describe and name the parts of a daffodil. They use magnifiers and a digital microscope to observe parts of a daffodil. Students count the petals, draw their own daffodil, and use a pint tool to fill inn their drawing. Full Review »
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