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Microscopes: Focal Point InteractiveMicroscopes: Focal Point Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Microscopes: Focal Point

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This Microscopes: Focal Point interactive also includes:
  • Stained Glass Conservation
  • Using a Microscope
  • Dissection Microscope
  • Structure and Function of the Electron Microscope
  • Scanning Electron Microscope
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The 1590s saw the invention of the first compound microscope. Scholars learn about how microscopes work and how to properly focus one. The lesson stresses the science fields that use microscopes and the difference between electron microscopes and light microscopes. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

microscopes, focal points, specimen, lenses

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the videos as homework and complete the interactive during class

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
  • When showing the videos during class, ensure the comments don't appear as some are not appropriate

Pros

  • Offers hints for incorrect answers on the online interactive
  • Works well in a traditional or flipped classroom setting

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

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