Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Size and Shape

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students observe different substances under the microscope. In this space science lesson plan, students identify the different features of SEM images. They formulate a conclusion about the images of Mars meteorites.
Handout
University of California

Organic Structures:the Architecture of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses how objects in nature are held together through balanced forces. Scroll midway down to find info on microtubules and microfilaments. Links to excellent electron micrographs.
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Other

Science Stock Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has numerous pictures of microscopic images. It also has a search engine so you can find specific objects. Images were captured with light microscopes, as well as electron microscopes.
Lesson Plan
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Cell Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This classroom activity plan has students examine electron micrographs to learn more about cellular organelles.