Microscope Scavenger Hunt

Microscope Scavenger Hunt

We have finally arrived to our How Small is Small? Module where will begin using the microscope. This scavenger hunt will allow us to learn a little about microscopes and its history.

A scavenger hunt is a way to look for answers using the internet instead of our textbook. You will need to print out the scavenger hunt blog and use the links provided to look up the answers. Write the answer on the printout to be turned in. You will have class time to work on the scavenger hunt but this assignment may require additional time in the computer lab or at home.

This scavenger hunt will count as two grades. The first assignment is the printed copy of the scavenger hunt with the answers inserted. This assignment is worth 100 points. The second assignment is to print off the completed microscope activity which is worth 100 points. As a bonus: you can leave a reply to the blog stating whether you liked this type of assignment as well as at least one thing you found interesting about the assignments. This post will allow you to add 10 points to your lowest test score.

This assignment is due on November 19th. Good luck and happy hunting.

1. What is the definition of a simple microscope? What are some examples?

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/simple+microscope

2. Who was one of the first scientists to discover protozoa in water?

http://bizarrelabs.com/micro.htm

3. Using the same link as number 2, what four parts did his microscope consist of and what part did they play?

4. What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek teach himself that played a huge part in his pioneering of the microscope?

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blleeuwenhoek.htm

5. In 1665, what did Hooke call the small units or compartments he saw in his specimen of cork?

http://www.google.com/search?q=van+leeuwenhoek+microscope&hl=en&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=RQz-Sry8B4uinQeIwLiOCw&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=16&ved=0CD8Q5wIwDw

6. Using the link below, we will take a look at the different magnifications of a moon rock. Select the sample Apollo 15 Moon Rock and then select each of the six powers of magnifications. Write a paragraph about your observations.

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/virtual/magnifying/index.html

7. Drag the parts of the microscope by clicking the mouse and dragging the names to the correct location. You will receive two “lives” or tries and then you will have to start over. Once you have all the names in the correct place you will receive a “Well Done” notification. At that notification, select the print button or go to file and select print to print off the assignment. Print your name inside the Google box. Make sure the microscope shows under the “Well Done” notification. Below the Google box, write the names of the parts of the microscope and the use for each part. Failure to follow instruction will result in deduction of points. This printout is worth 100 points.

http://www.what2learn.com/content/samples/science/sci7AMicroscope.html

Clip Art:

Simple microscope: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/simple+microscope
First microscope: http://bizarrelabs.com/micro.htm
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blleeuwenhoek.htm
Moon rock:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/eastmidlands/series7/i/meteorite_rock_449.jpg