A microscope is an instrument that is used to magnify small objects. Some microscopes can even be used to observe an object at the cellular level, allowing scientists to see the shape of a cell, its nucleus, mitochondria, and other organelles.
What can you do with a microscope at home?
- Cheek cells. …
- Onion skin. …
- Yeast cells. …
- Mold. …
- Eggshell membrane. …
- Water bear. …
- Pond water microorganisms. …
- Pollen.
What can kids use a microscope for?
Looking at objects under a microscope gives kids a whole new perspective on everyday objects in their world. They may discover that something they thought was smooth is actually covered in little scratches. Or they may discover that something they thought was round actually has angles and straight edges.
