Curated OER
Cells: The Units of Life
In this biology worksheet on cells, 9th graders name who the first person was to use the word cell and describe in what materials this person saw cells. Then they determine what instrument uses light and two or more lenses to view cells.
Curated OER
Microscope Basics
Students examine a microscope and learn its parts. In this microscope lesson students study the different parts of the microscope and see the differences in the adjustments then make their own wet slide.
Curated OER
Bug Hunt
Students strengthen observational skills by searching for insects in their home and classroom. In this observation lesson, students use magnifying glasses to classify what kinds of bugs were found. Students then create a bar graph to...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Up Periscope!
Children can look around corners with this homemade periscope. Great instructions at this Exploratorium site on how to build a periscope.
Center of Science and Industry
Cosi Columbus: Two Lenses in One
Investigate the behavior of a water filled vial, and discover why it acts like a magnifier. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what causes light rays to change direction.
TOPS Learning Systems
Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Pinhole Microscope [Pdf]
Create and use a pinhole magnifier.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Ex. Series: Simulations: How Does a Telescope Collect and Magnify Light?
[Free Registration/Login Required] A video and simulation designed to teach the effect of diameter, focal ratio, and the length of the eyepiece focal on a view through a telescope.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Telescope a Scientists Tool
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to teach and extend the concept that telescopes are tools for scientists to study distant objects. Included in this flipchart are websites and an Activote assessment.
Curated OER
Beacon Learning Center: Magnifying Glass
A cartoon image of a yellow magnifying glass and a piece of paper with black and red writing.