Lesson Description
Use a set of microscopes for a life sciences lesson. Students learn about structures and functions of organisms by making observations of different organic material. In Cassandra Earl’s classroom, they used microscopes for standard 4.1.1, she said:
Students had the opportunity to observe and explore a wide variety of items (salt, hair, seeds, pill bugs, brine shrimp eggs, etc.) under microscopes. They had a note sheet to write down descriptive observations and sketches of the items they got to see up close.
The observation sheet she used is attached. If funds are needed to get some classroom microscopes, consider applying for a classroom grant through the STEM Action Center.
Grade(s)/Age
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Science Subject Matter
Physical Sciences: Matter and Its Interactions (PS1)R PATTERNS, Life Sciences: Molecules to Organisms (LS1), Life Sciences: Biological Evolution (LS4)
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