The Microscopy Society of America has a terrific bibliography of resources in print, video, CD-ROM, and online. With this simulation developed by photomicrographer Dennis Kunkel, students load a variety of specimens into the chamber, turn on the vacuum, and choose their magnification. This tutorial enables students to enhance their images by adjusting the focus, contrast, brightness, and magnification. This tutorial takes visitors step by step through a slide show that demonstrates the workings of the scanning electron microscope. The Discovery Channel School Designed for younger students, this activity provides a delightful introduction to the electron microscope.
Students click and drag a variety of specimens into a simulated electron microscope.
The teacher notes provide background information and ideas for discussion questions and extension activities. 017842This video explores how the microscope is revolutionizing everyday life, from health improvements to advancements in computer hardware. 017115This videotape uses video microscopy and state of the art computer animation to show how some important cellular activities occur at the molecular level. The program leads viewers on a visual tour of progressively smaller subjects, requiring stronger and stronger magnification as the tour proceeds. Images from the Microscope A photo gallery displays hundreds of examples of full color micrographs of substances such as amino acids, hormones, DNA, fatty acids, ice cream, moon rocks, and superconductors.