Students discuss ancient plants and their adaption in the world. Students review forms of plant propagation. Given proper supplies and directions, students apply a variety of fern spores to peat pellets, monitor the growth, and...

Learners discover many facts about horseshoe crabs. Students identify the main body parts of horseshoe crab. They explore the habits of the horseshoe crab and their importances to the ecosystem. Adaptations for younger learners are...

Students investigate the concept of elements and atoms. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information in order to create a class presentation. The lesson includes specific dialogue and steps for the teacher...

In this similar words worksheet, learners complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about words that are easily confused. Students choose the best word to complete each sentence from 2 similar words. Example:...

In this vocabulary words learning exercise, 1st graders answer multiple choice questions about opposites of words, root words, meaning of words, and more. Students complete 15 questions.

Explains what a compound microscope is, the different parts, how it works, and what it is used for.

This virtual microscope is ideal for learning how to properly use a microscope. Users can turn knobs and dials, throw switches, move levers, change lenses, select a specimen, and adjust oculars. Watch the seven minute video for an...

Goes through the different structural and optical parts of a compound microscope and how a compound microscope functions.

In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn about the parts of a microscope and how some types of microscopes are better than others for certain types of evidence analysis within the field of Forensic Science. A...

A brief overview of the features and functions of the two main types of microscopes.

Explore the parts of a compound microscope and view cells through this interactive lesson.

Uses illustrations with labels to complement a detailed examination of the parts and functions of a light microscope and an electron microscope.

This website gives detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use and adjust a compound microscope.

Learn how to calculate the total magnification of a microscope on this concise site. Links to making a slide, questions on the use of the microscope, and other related microscope topics are included on this site.

A video describing the development of the light microscope, from the compound microscopes that consisted of two or more lenses to the simple microscope, which contained only one lens.

Read and fill in the blanks on these pictures of microscopes with the correct part names. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be...

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.

This interactive diagram helps students memorize the parts of a light microscope.

Part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of the scientific findings and developments which led to the invention and refinement of the microscope. Includes a short biographical sketch and...

A program will help students determine differences and similarities of the structure and function of compound light microscopes, dissecting microscopes, scanning electron microscopes and transmitting electron microscopes.

A technical site that describes different types of microscopes and delves into the chemical makeup of milk, yogurt, various various types of microorganisms. Impressive pictures supplement the text. Links to images of microorganisms.

A series of pages explaining how microscopes work, the parts of a microscopes, the techniques of using a microscope, and other useful information.

In this lesson, you use microscope images to show how to use scale bars to measure very small things.

The invention of magnifiers that allow us to see things that are otherwise invisible to us has revolutionized science. In this lesson plan, learners use several types of magnifiers to investigate magnification, and record their...