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Into the World of Microscopes
Learn about how microscopes work, and explore the kinds of ways scientists use microscopes for research.
Get ready to explore the highly specialized tools that scientists at The Rockefeller University use to see some very tiny things. Take a tour of a few different kinds of microscopes and learn how scientists use them to gather information about the world.
Learn About Microscopes
Topic:
Physical Science
Content Type:
Article
There are many types of microscopes, but the basics of how they work are similar.
Experiment with Microscopy Images
Topic:
Physical Science
Print and cut out the images below. Arrange them by number to reassemble the pictures. Hang them up for your own science art exhibit.
Topic:
Physical Science
Content Type:
Video
What happens once you capture an image with a microscope? Explore what you can do with real microscope images by using free imaging software.
Microscopes IRL
Topic:
Physical Science,
Life Science,
Environment
Content Type:
Article
What are you curious to look at up close? What would you want to learn?
Topic:
Physical Science
Content Type:
Video
Watch a video about how Rockefeller scientists use microscopes in their research.