Neo/SCI Exploring With A Microscope Lab Investigation
The Neo/SCI 20-1063 Exploring With A Microscope Lab Investigation Kit includes students with hands-on experience studying the concepts of microscopy, including how to use a microscope, determine magnification and size, and develop skills in slide preparation and imaging techniques. Students can make their own water-lens card microscope and practice basic microscopy and learn techniques that manipulate light. The kit includes a 17-page teacher's guide with three structured lessons and one open-ended lesson. Some activities require a compound microscope (not included).
Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.
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