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9780924886003

Microscopic Explorations

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  • ISBN13:

    9780924886003

  • ISBN10:

    0924886005

  • Edition: Teacher
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-07-01
  • Publisher: Gems

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Discover the power and excitement of the microscope as a tool for inquiry! This guide features 10 learning stations designed to enliven student curiosity in a number of scientific fields. Using hand lenses and microscopes, students observe, record, and investigate water droplets, fingerprint ridges, dollar bills, insects, and much more.

Table of Contents

Foreword vi
Dr. Bruce Alberts
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1(4)
Overview of the Festival Learning Stations
5(2)
Planning Your Microscopic Explorations Festival
7(5)
About Microscopes and Volunteers
12(2)
What You Need (for the entire festival)
14(2)
Getting Ready
16(9)
Preparation Checklist
25(2)
Preparatory Whole-Class Sessions
27(7)
Introducing the Learning Station Activities
34(3)
Up Close
37(6)
Fingerprint Ridges
43(6)
Dots and Dollars
49(6)
Fabrics
55(6)
Salts
61(8)
Sand
69(6)
Kitchen Powders
75(6)
Small Creatures
81(6)
Brine Shrimp
87(6)
Pond Life
93(6)
The Discovery Quilt 99(3)
Other Options for Reflection
102(3)
Behind the Scenes
105(10)
Selecting School Microscopes
115(5)
Sources for Materials
120(3)
Special Section on Optics
123(8)
Resources
131(13)
Assessment Suggestions
144(3)
Literature Connections
147(2)
Sample Letter to Parents
149(1)
Volunteer Sheet, Side Two
150(1)
Microscopes: Tips for Safety and Success
151(1)
Student Observation Booklet
152

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