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Science Struck

Science Struck: Compound Microscope: Basics, Functionality, and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a compound microscope is, the different parts, how it works, and what it is used for.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Compound Microscope Parts and Its Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Goes through the different structural and optical parts of a compound microscope and how a compound microscope functions.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: A Study of the Microscope and Its Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Uses illustrations with labels to complement a detailed examination of the parts and functions of a light microscope and an electron microscope.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Microscope

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the microscope. It focuses on the parts of the microscope and their functions.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Introduction to Microscopy

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough introduction to the structure and function of microscopes. Identify types and parts of the scientific tool. Utilize interactives to strengthen understanding.
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Other

National Institute for Basic Biology: The Plant Organelles World

For Students 9th - 10th
This web resource provides basic information about structure and function of plant organelles through a large interactive cell drawing, as well as many opportunities to explore further. Links lead the learner to several short movies of...
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Other

Iris Pigmentation Research Info

For Students 9th - 10th
The focus of this site is the anatomy of the eye. The site include diagrams and slides showing details at the light microscope and electron microscope level.
Interactive
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: A Tour of the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine having a microscopic camera so small that you could travel inside a cell. This interactive site allows you to do just that. Click on any one of eight individual parts of the cell--cell membrane, nucleus, DNA, RNA, ribosome,...