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ERIC Number: EJ723818
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan
Pages: 1
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
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Q: How do Microscopes Work?
Zimov, Sarah
Science and Children, v41 n4 p17 Jan 2004
Microscopes allow scientists to examine everyday objects in extraordinary ways. They provide high-resolution images that show objects in fine detail. This brief article describes the many types of microscopes and how they are used in different scientific venues.
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Science Education, Science Equipment
National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782 (Toll Free); Web site: http://www.nsta.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A