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Bacteria Growth Rate Lab
In this science project for kids, the student will examine the nature of biological population growth, which typically follows a specific pattern. This begins with an initial "lag" phase where there is...
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Flower Dissection Student Project
This student project requires use of a stereo low power microscope and a flower. Start by having students take a look at the diagram below in order to learn the parts of the flower.Have each student...
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Monocot vs. Dicot Seed Science Project
In this kids science project different types of angiosperms will be identified, specifically between the monocot and dicot seed. Students will be able to view the differences in size, color and shape...
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Polymers Under the Microscope
Viewing polymers under the microscope does not usually require a large amount of magnification. Below are some images Microscope World captured of polymer threads under a stereo microscope. Using a...
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Microscopes and Industry
One of Microscope World's customers manufactures blood test strips for patients who need to test blood sugar levels, among other things. During the manufacturing process it is important to view some of...
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Quartz under the Microscope
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral found in the Earth's crust, after feldspar. There are many varieties of quartz, some of which are semi-precious gems.Quartz image courtesy JJ Harrison.Pure...
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Safety Pin Under the Microscope
There are a number of different items that are fun to view under at stereo microscope. If you just walk around your house or outside in the yard you can come up with many options for viewing.Microscope...
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Polarizing Microscope Applications
Polarizing microscopes are used for specialized medical and industrial applications, such as identifying crystals or fibers suspended in liquid, identifying minerals in core samples and detecting...
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Viewing Zebrafish Under a Stereo Microscope
Stereo microscopes offer low magnification and are perfect instruments for viewing zebrafish in the classroom. Stereo microscopes are sometimes referred to as dissection microscopes because they have a...
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Moina and Copepod under the Microscope
Moina thrives in ponds and reservoirs, but primarily inhabits temporary ponds or ditches. Moina is a genus that has the ability to survive in waters containing high salinity and other impurities,...
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Stereo Microscope Images
Finding fun things to view with your stereo microscope is easier than you might think. If you simply walk around your house or outside in the back yard you can find an endless supply of interesting...
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Feathers
Feathers have many functions including insulation from wet and cold. Birds often pluck feathers to line their nest or insulate eggs or their young. Feathers are used to control flight and sometimes...
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Collecting Microscopic Pond Life
Discovering a variety of microscopic specimens in pond water is a common biology experiment for students both young and old. Below are some tips that will help you collect and identify microscopic pond...
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How to Study Insects Under the Microscope
Insects are perfect specimens to examine closely under the microscope. Typically a low power stereo microscope is best for viewing insects because it will provide a 3D image. Ant as seen under a...
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How to Adjust the Microscope Condenser
It is common for beginner microscope users to incorrectly adjust the condenser on their microscope. The condenser is located beneath the stage on a biological microscope or a polarizing microscope and...
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Butterfly under the Microscope
The butterfly is most active during the day and is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. The butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Once butterflies reach the adult...
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Fish Scales Under the Microscope
The skin of most bony and cartilaginous fish are covered in scales. Even eels have microscopic scales on them! Fish scales are produced from the mesoderm layer of the dermis, which distinguishes them...
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Skin Under the Microscope
Skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system in mammals. Amphibians, reptiles and birds have a different type of skin. Skin is a very important organ because it interfaces with the environment...
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Peacock under the Microscope
Peafowl are three species of flying birds in the genus Pavo from the pheasant family. These birds are best known for the male's colorful eye-spotted tail, which it displays while courting the...
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Hair Repair under the Microscope
Microscope World recently had a customer who wanted to do some analysis as to whether their hair care serum was actually working. In order to test the product, single strands of hair needed to be...
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