Instructional Video5:30
Physics Girl

Seeing the Smallest Thing in the Universe

9th - 12th
Beyond molecules and atoms, how far down can we see below the wavelength of visible light? What is the smallest possible scale in the universe?
Instructional Video17:58
Catalyst University

Major Parts of Long Bones | Compact & Spongy Bone Histology

Higher Ed
In this video, we will discuss the major parts of long bones. Then we take a look at the histology of compact (cortical) and spongy (trabecular) bone.<br/>
Instructional Video10:23
Catalyst University

Physiology of the Osteoclast

Higher Ed
In this video, we discuss the following: <br/>
[1] functions of osteoclasts and how they promote bone<br/> resorption
[2] production of osteoc<br/>lasts from macrophages
[3] appeara<br/>nce of osteoclasts by Scanning EM
Instructional Video8:06
Catalyst University

Regulation of Blood Calcium via PTH and Calcitonin

Higher Ed
In this video, we will contrast the biological/hormonal responses to low and high blood calcium and determine the effects on bone mineral density.
Instructional Video11:11
Catalyst University

Functions of Osteoblasts & Osteocytes | Organization of the Osteon

Higher Ed
In this video, we discuss the following: <br/>
[1] functions of osteoblasts and<br/> osteocytes
[2] orga<br/>nization of the osteon
[3] appear<br/>ance of osteocytes by Scanning EM
Instructional Video8:13
Professor Dave Explains

Electron Microscopy (TEM and SEM)

9th - Higher Ed
We've talked a lot about light microscopy, but this technique has inherent limitations in resolution and magnification. The next paradigm in microscopy that emerged in the middle of the 20th century was electron microscopy. Because...
Instructional Video
University of Virginia

Uva Virtual Lab: Scanning Electron Microscope (Sem)

9th - 10th
Find out what an SEM does and how it does it with this online lab.
Instructional Video
Museum of Science

Museum of Science: How the Sem Works

3rd - 8th
This resource gives a quicktime movie or slide show shows how the Scanning Electron Microscope is used in the world today.