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Microscopes allow scientists to examine everyday objects in extraordinary ways. They provide high-resolution images that show objects in fine detail. This articles includes details on how microscopes work and how they enhance the scientific process.

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Subject keyword(s)Lenses, Light, Physical science, Physics, Refraction, Science and technology, Science as Inquiry, Technological design
Grade levelMiddle School, High School, Vocational/Professional Development Education
Intended audienceEducator
Resource typeAudio/Visual, Reference Material, Text
Resource formatapplication, application/pdf
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Visit NSTA.org Home My PD Tools My Private Messages Register for Free My Library My PD Indexer My PD Plan & Portfolio My PD Record & Certificates My Calendar My Notepad My Community Forums My Help Desk Give Us Feedback Subjects Earth and Space Science Physical Science Life Science History and Nature of Science Personal and Social Issues Science and Technology Science as Inquiry Learning Resources & Opportunities Science Objects SciPacks SciGuides Symposia Symposia Archives Professional Development Institutes Web Seminars Web Seminar Archives Podcasts Online Courses NSTA Journal Articles NSTA Press Books Community Forums Education Administrator Help Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Advisory Support Give Us Your Feedback    Learning Center Home > Product Detail Product Detail: Journal Article Science 101: How Do Microscopes Work? By: Sarah Zimov $0.00 - Member Price   $0.99 - Nonmember Price You currently have javascript disabled, please use the button below: Details Type of Product: Journal Article Average Rating:  based on 1 review Publication Title: Science and Children Publication Date: 1/1/2004 Pages: 1 Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School Description Microscopes allow scientists to examine everyday objects in extraordinary ways. They provide high-resolution images that show objects in fine detail. This articles includes details on how microscopes work and how they enhance the scientific process. Ideas For Use Discussions Additional Info Science Discipline: (mouse over for full classification) Analyzing data Collecting data Experimenting Observing Using scientific equipment Using technology Intended User Role: Elementary-Level Educator, Middle-Level Educator, Teacher Educational Issues: Achievement, Assessment of students, Classroom management, Cultural awareness, Educational research, Informal education, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Learning theory, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies Technical Resource Format: application/pdf Size: 115 KB Requirements: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader National Standards Correlation This resource has 4 correlations with the National Standards.   [VIEW CORRELATIONS] This resource has 4 correlations with the National Standards.   [HIDE CORRELATIONS] Science as Inquiry Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Employ simple equipment and tools to gather data and extend the senses. (K-4) Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data. Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations. Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications. (9-12) State Standards Correlation Use the form below to view which of your state standards this resource addresses. Select State AC AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY Loading... Customer Reviews A Simple Microscope   Adah (San Antonio, TX) on June 29, 2011   This article describes a simple compound microscope. The reader learns about how different scientists make use of this basic scope. From there the reader is introduced to the idea that microscopes have evolved into more powerful tools. This article is perhaps out of date for a middle school student but it is a good introduction for an elementary student. {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## [ Access our noscript login page ] E-mail:  Password:    I'm an NSTA member and I don't have a password Lost password? Recover it here. Register now    [Help PDF] Advanced Search Advanced Search Actions Recommend to a friend Write a Review Google Scholar Articles by: By: Sarah Zimov Copyright © 2012 NSTA | Contact Us | FAQ | Help | Give Us Feedback | Legal Notice 2.33