Super Microscope
http://www.kqed.com/quest/dfiles/105c_supermicroscope.pdf
Nikon (early in 2007) donated three confocal microscopes to the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Nikon Imaging Center so that scientists will be better able to examine cells. One research project that has benefited from the new microscopes looks at beta cells in the zebrafish pancreas. The use of this new microscope may speed up the process of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.
You may choose to watch the story twice with your students: once to elicit emotional responses and to get an overview of the topic and again to focus on facts and draw out opinions.
To view this TV programme online go to ..
www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/166
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Antique Brass Microscopes Wanted
http://www.antique-microscopes.com
This site highlights a collection of antique brass microscopes dating from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. You will find many photos and articles about antique microscopes.
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Run a real virtual Microscope on your PC.
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mscope.html
Run a real virtual Microscope on your PC.
Study pond life, plant life, mammal tissues, insects, biology without leaving your favourite chair. Hundreds of virtual slides, a complete educational package.
Trial version available and registered version at super low cost of 20.00 US dollars!
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Microscopy-UK
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/
Microscopy-UK : Portal for enthusiast microscopists
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Hamleys Microscopes
http://www.hamleys.com/web/search/?Keywords=microscope
Hamleys Microscopes
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Intel QX3 Microscope
http://support.intel.com/support/intelplay/qx3/sb/CS-016013.htm
Intel QX3 Microscope
If you want to view and capture magnified images of mini-beasts, record a seed growing with time-lapse photography or film sea monkeys moving then the QX3 microscope is the product for you.
Lots of teaching ideas and resources here ... recommended
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organisms | 6C More about dissolving | 5 Unit 3B Helping plants grow well | 6 Unit3C
Characteristics of materials | 7 3D Rocks and soils | 8 4B Habitats | 9 5B Life cycles | 10 Unit 6A Interdependence and adaptation | 11 6B Micro-organisms | 12 6C More about dissolving | 13 Honeybee wing x10 | 16 Pheasant feather x200 | 17 Plant Louse x60 | 18 Shrimp egg x60 | 19 Spirogyra x200 | 20 Dog hair x200 | 21 Honeybee leg x60 | 22 Drosophila x60 | 23 Sponge x60 | 24
Handmade paper x60 |
http://www.kxeaz.com/Teachers.html
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