The Incredible World of the Microscope
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesProvides an overview of magnifiers and microscopes. Identifies a microscope's parts, use and care, and shows how to handle slides. Covers the development and changes of the microscope and its contribution to scientific discovery. Compares the standard light and the electron microscopes. Uses multiple examples of magnification to show why this tool is important to research.
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Runtime: 22 minutes 17 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 2001
- Producer/Distributor: Rainbow Educational Media
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