Microscope Bootcamp for Beginners
In this 3 meeting course, students will learn to use their microscope like a pro!
Amanda Monarchino
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
3 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
The only homework for this course will be work that students are not able to complete during class time (rollover).Assessment
Learner progress will be given assessed through a written lab report detailing their experiment with their microscope. Students will receive detailed feedback on their work.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
In this 3 week course, students will master the parts of a microscope, learn how to use them like a pro, prepare a microscope slide, compare and contrast specimens under different magnifications, and conduct an investigation to answer a question of their own using their observations. Lesson 1: Students learn the names of the parts of their microscope and how each one is used. At the end of the lesson we will play a review game where students can check what they remember. Lesson 2: Students conduct their first experiment using the "letter e lab" to see how a microscope changes the image we see while observing. Develop a question about a specimen of choice and build a hypothesis (prediction). Example: If I view cotton fibers and polyester fibers under the microscope, then polyester fibers will be uniform throughout and cotton will have imperfections because polyester is a synthetic fiber while cotton is a natural fiber. Lesson 3: Bring 2 samples of your choice to compare (leaves, sand, fabric, etc) and learn to focus the image under the microscope and take detailed observations using low, mid, and high power magnifications. Learn new strategies for focusing images.
Learning Goals
prepare a microscope slide
adjust the magnification between low, medium, and high power
focus images under the microscope
take observations of their microscope specimens
plan an investigation
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Student may wish to view specimens that would consider using a knife or scissors under supervision to create a thin layer of an onion, flower stem, etc.
Supply List
Students will need a microscope, microscope slides, cover slips, water, water dropper(pipette or medicine dropper), paper towels, pencil, paper, and access to sample specimens from around the house such as leafs, onions, sand, dirt, pond water, apple skin, fur, hair, wool, etc. They may also need assistance cutting a thin layer of their specimen using a kitchen knife under proper supervision.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2023
5.0
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified middle school science teacher in the state of Ohio. I have 5 years of middle school science teaching experience in international schools with a diverse population of learners. Reviews
Live Group Class
$34
weekly or $100 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-3 learners per class
