University of Kansas Medical Center
Univ. Of Kansas Medical Center: Blood Smear
This site, which is provided for by the University of Kansas Medical Center, gives a microscope slide of Red Blood cells (erythrocytes).
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Cells
This photo shows an enhanced microscopic view of cells.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Simple Staining of Microbes [Pdf]
With this simple stain, students can observe the shape of yeast and bacteria under the microscope. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure, teacher instructions, points for discussion, and additional activities. Lab does require the purchase...
Curated OER
Microscopic Photo of Green Stem Cells.
The buzz word "stem cells" are scientifically defined and the differences between stem cells and other cells explained in this "Everyday Mystery".
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Los Seres Vivos Unicelulares Y Pluricelulares
In this unit you will be introduced to the complexity of living things. It also reviews the kingdom of nature, differentiating between their main features from those who are microscopic unit-cellular to the multi-cellular visible to the...
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Muscular System
Study several microscopic specimens taken from the three different types of muscle tissues: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Microbial Jungles All Over the Place (And You)
As we walk through our daily environments, we're surrounded by exotic creatures that are too small to see with the naked eye. We usually imagine these microscopic organisms, or microbes, as asocial cells that float around by themselves....
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Vascular System
Learn about the three basic layers of the vascular system by examining cell and tissue specimens from those layers.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Basic Histopathology
These microscopic images of different cells and tissues from the human organs gives an idea of some the pathological processes that occur and the importance of histology.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Kids Work!: Hospital: Medical Lab Technician
Follow this interactive to identify the differences between bacteria and viruses. Look through the lens of a microscope to observe how each functions and impacts humans.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Flowering Plant Reproduction: Fertilization and Fruits
Microscopic images, detailed information, and illustrated diagrams help explain plant reproduction with a focus on fertilization.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Urinary System
This University of Kansas Medical Center site provides a clickable list of microscopic slide photographs of urinary system cells and tissues.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Bone
See several specimens of microscopic images of bone cells and tissue.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Female Reproductive System
Examine this collection of microscopic specimen images from the female reproductive system.
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Robert Hooke the Father of Modern Science
An excellent review of this important man in science who went unnoticed for so many years.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Connective Tissue
Examine these specimens of connective tissue from the human body.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Direct Observation of Yeast Population Growth
In this classroom lab experiment, students mimic optimal growth conditions for yeast, and with the help of a microscope, observe and record results using a cell counting method.
Rice University
Rice University: Erythrocyte Membranes
Description of the microscopic membranes surrounding an erythrocyte or the red blood cell.
Other
Lcs: Electrolysis of Silver Nitrate Solution
Complete directions for a teacher demonstration in which the electrolysis of a solution of silver nitrate is viewed under a microscope. Helpful tips and a diagram of the apparatus and set-up is provided. Easily adaptable as a student lab...
Other
Principia Cybernetica Web: Multicellular Organisms
Learn about the transition from unicellular to multicellular organisms. Includes related sources.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician
Find out about the work done by the medical laboratory technician. It involves examining both body fluids and cells under the microscope or with specialized computer equipment, analyzing the results, and forwarding that information on to...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 2: Anatomy of Coral
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates coral. In this activity, students will use a microscope to examine the feeding behavior of a hydra, a fresh-water relative of coral. They will also observe the characteristic...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Dna Molecule: How Dna Is Packaged Basic
See how our DNA is tightly packed up so that six feet of this long molecule fits into the microscopic nucleus of every cell. [1:30]
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Endocrine System
Investigate this collection of microscopic samples of tissues and cells from the endocrine system.