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Microscope Lab I

Completed by 26 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Students will learn how to use a microscope to explore their local environment.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(206 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
3-18 learners per class
60 min

What's included

4 live meetings
4 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. included
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Microscope Lab I

A basic microscope is required for this course.

Students taking this lab will conduct experiments both during and in between classes. The homework in between classes will be conducting additional microscope observational labs. For example, it has been said that each leaf is as unique as a fingerprint. For this homework lab students would gather 2-3 leaves from the same tree and examine them with their microscope. They would then report their findings and conclusions at the start of the next week's class.  We will  use both the Scientific Method and Microscope Lab PDFs for each experiment. 

Instructor will use a USB microscope during class to show students both prepared slides and magnifications of common household objects. 

There will be a trivia slide at the beginning of each class. (a mystery object at a high-level magnification – students will be asked to guess what the item is prior to the instructor reveal)
Students please bring the following items to the 1st class:
1)	Cabbage, Onion, Spinach or Lettuce Leaf
2)	Sugar, Salt and Pepper
3)	Printed Page (Laser or Inkjet), Newspaper Page, Magazine Page

2nd Class
1)	Spider Web or Cob Web
2)	Leaf from two different trees
3)	Thread from 2-3 different pieces of fabric 
(Items 1 and 3 will need to be mounted on slides)

3rd Class
Plant leaves, stems and buds
We will compare student samples with prepared slide samples

4th Class
Cat, Dog or Human Hair
We will compare student samples with feather and hair samples from a variety of animals.

Students will need to have a basic microscope for this class. Magnification should be at least 40 – 250x. Plastic or glass slides and holders would also be helpful. Students will be asked to gather materials for the following week’s lab. Slides should be prepared before that week’s class.

Learning Goals

Use the Scientific Method to Explore Everyday Items

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Week One
 Vegetables, Fruit and Paper - Under the Scope 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week Two
 Webs, Leaves and Thread - Under the Scope 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week Three
 Leaves, Stems and Buds - Under the Scope 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week Four
 Cat, Dog and Human Hair - Under the Scope 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Instructor: Prepared slides, USB Microscope, Scientific Method and Microscope Data Sheet PDFs. 

Students: Basic Microscope (25-250x) Magnification, slides and covers.  (This can be found both on and offline - price range 10 - 25$) Here is a microscope with 400x magnification: https://smile.amazon.com/PowerLead-Microscope-100X-400X-Inspecting-Dissecting/dp/B01HEIOM5E/ref=sr_1_14?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1508173688&sr=1-14&keywords=basic+microscope
 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2016
4.9
206reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
William Alfred Council is a Freelance Writer / Digital Artist. He has a B.A. in English from Columbia University and is a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran. He is also a member of the League of Graphic Novel Educators.
 
A lifelong fan of comics, William interned at Marvel Comics under the tutelage of Editor Gregory Wright. Both a Writer and Graphic Artist since 1992, William began servicing individuals, local churches and organizations under the company name: New Vision Enterprises.
 
Besides Computer Consultations, William has also taught basic business skills and successfully found funding for Not for Profit organizations. He is currently the President of Zephaniah Comics. He has published Heroic Visions: Superhero Role Playing Adventure Game, Against the E.S.T.: Heroic Visions Adventure Module and two ongoing comic books - The Zephaniah Chronicles and Ogden Tales.  They are available at Amazon, RPGNow and DriveThruComics. Article credits include the Yahoo Contributors Network, Demand Studios, Writers Research Group, 3D Artist, Author's Connection, Money Maker's Monthly, Editor's Choice and Home Business Magazine.

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