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The Electron Microscope
In this microscope learning exercise, students read about how the electron microscope was created and how it works. Based on the reading, students complete 2 short answer questions.
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Nikon: Nikon Small World: Photomicrography Competition
Nikon has, for years, sponsored a competition to showcase the work of photographers who take pictures of microscopic subjects. View galleries of winning images for past competitions as you learn about the art and science of microscopy.
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Know It All: Microscope | Hobby Shop
In this activity, students use a virtual biology lab to perform investigations and learn lab procedures using compound and dissecting microscopes to look at a variety of animal and plant cells.