In this activity, students use the Which microscope? interactive to learn about various types of microscopes and discover which microscope is best for a specific sample type.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
- work their way through a branching key to discover which microscope is best for specific sample types
- use a variety of text and media to find facts and answer questions about various microscopes
- use the Science Learning Hub as a research tool.
Download the Word file for:
- introduction/background notes
- what you need
- what to do
- extension ideas
- student handouts.