Students determine the changes in different types of water in a sealed container over time. They investigate how to measure dissolved oxygen, temperature, and carbon dioxide with calculator or computer probe-ware. Students determine the...

In this kidneys worksheet, students review the structure and function of the kidneys in the human body. This worksheet has 18 fill in the blank statements.

In this cell phases worksheet, 7th graders study the phases of an onion cell. Students write the onion mitosis cell phases on the lines.

Students examine diversity on the planet and the differences within a species.  In this investigative lesson students complete a lab that allows students to better understand the relatedness between plants. 

In this spelling worksheet, students complete a maze to the Olympic Stadium. Students stop at each Greek root and write words with that root. There is no spelling list on this page.

Students use easily obtained materials to study ecological succession in a microbiological community. They collect water samples from outdoor sources in plastic bottles to observe and record changes.

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...

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

This site from Georgia State University Physics Department provides a discussion of how light refracts through the lenses of a microscope. Demonstrates the parts of a microscope and includes an interactive form in which the magnifying...

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

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...

This lesson will illustrate the different parts that make up a microscope, and explain how it works. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Parts of the Microscope."

Looks at the differences and similarities between a light microscope and an electron microscope. Discusses their structure, how images are formed, their resolution and magnification, how color is manifested, their portability, cost, and...

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

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

Look closely and see if you can identify the various parts of the microscope.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Following the lesson, students will be able to identify the different parts of a microscope.

This lesson will illustrate the different parts that make up a microscope, and explain how it works. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Parts of the Microscope."

This lesson will illustrate the different parts that make up a microscope, and explain how it works. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Parts of the Microscope."

An activity where students can use the interactive diagram to label the major parts of a 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...

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...

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.