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Title:
| Science: Microscopes |
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Description:
| Learn about the history of the microscope. Find out what organisms can be seen under the microscope's lenses. Learn how many different types of microscope exist today and how to take care of the instrument. Includes photographs, microscopic images, hands-on activities, and an online game. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| A-Z Microscope
Learn the history of the microscope.
Microscope
This site has extensive information about the history of the microscope, as well as types and different parts of microscopes. Use links at the bottom of the page to learn how to use and care for a microscope. Includes labeled images, activities, and self test on microscope parts.
Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
Read about Antony Van Leeuwenhoek, a famous scientist who built and used microscopes in his work. Learn about his discoveries.
Enchanted Learning: Label Microscope Diagram
Print out this page and label the microscope. Click on the "Answers" to see the labeled diagram. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Antique Brass Microscopes
View photographs of old microscopes. Click on images to enlarge them.
Brock Optical: Microscopes for Students
This is the official web site of the company that produces brock magiscope for kids. Includes images, description, and price of the Model #70.
Virtual Electron Microscope
This is a fun interactive game. Drag specimens from the left into microscope's screen, try to identify it then drag and drop it into the assigned spot at the right. NOTE: The site may take take a few minutes to load.
Molecular Expressions: Activities in Optics: Exploring Microscopes
This activity can teach kids how to use a microscope and observe changes in objects. Click on the Interactive Java Tutorial box to view online magnifications of a compact disk, Apollo 15 Moon rock, microprocessor, and other objects.
How to Use a Microscope
This page has step-by-step instructions how to use microscope.
Magnify
This PDF file has activity that can help kids to learn why and how to use magnifying lenses. During the activity kids can observe a thumb, penny, and a leaf.
Microscopes: Lab Pages
During this activity kids can learn when to use compound and dissecting microscopes, what the relationship between the size of the observational instrument and the observed object is, select and use correct words in the text about microscopes.
SEM: Image Gallery
This page has magnified black and white images of various objects.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3, 8
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