Microscope Imaging Station

Type of Resource: Online Exhibit
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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Microscope Imaging Station provides a unique look at microscopic organisms. The site steps beyond just image sharing by relating the images to research. This site is laid out well. The images and video are clear and useful in learning. The art and activities area supports the topics in the site. Create a flipbook of Zebrafish development or of mitosis.

Description:

View images of organisms and images related to topics, such as stem cells. Find movies, information and current related research. From the website: "Scientists have used organisms of every sort to help us understand many of the basic mechanisms and processes of life. In spite of their wondrous diversity, all living things share a common set of instructions, capabilities, and needs. Discovering and understanding events and mechanisms in one life form usually provides broader insight and principles that are applicable to other forms. Many principles common to small living things have proven to be keys to unlocking the mysteries of human biology and health."

Possible uses:

Share images and movies with students to fully demonstrate microscopic processes. Share information on the Zebrafish and how it is helping scientists learn more about how our hearts develop and function. The video of the development of the Zebrafish can also be used in a study of fetal growth. Students can research particular organisms using this site along with other information.

Related Resources:

4-5, 6-8, 9-12+

Science : Biology

Online Exhibit