CARLA
Using Microscopes
Lesson 5: Virtual Microscopes

Submitted by Gloria Ruff

Objectives:

Content:

Cultural:

Language: Content Obligatory
Students will:
ยท learn and use the following vocabulary: el ejemplar, ajustar el enfoque/el contraste/la luminosidad/el aumento

Language: Content Compatible

Learning Strategies / Social and Skills Development:

Time Frame:

one 45 - 60 minute class period

Materials Needed:

· access to Section 5 of the Microscopes webpage

Description of Assessment (Performance Project):

Once students have completed the required activities (lessons 1-4), they may enjoy practicing how to focus a virtual microscope, while viewing some interesting specimens.

Assessment:

References and Resources:

Section 5 of the Microscopes webpage

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/electronmicroscopy/magnify1/index.html

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