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Discover the fascinating world of microscopy with our step-by-step guide by Ryan Porter, Jenny Longhurst, Rosa Soleto, and Michelle Dunstan. Learn how to select samples from black-and-white newspaper prints and glossy images, focusing on light and dark areas to observe differences. This hands-on activity is perfect for engaging students in scientific exploration. Follow the procedures for both colored and monochrome images and enhance your understanding of visual examination. Complete your handout and see how different mediums impact your findings!
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Practicing with the Microscope Ryan Porter, Jenny Longhurst, Rosa Soleto, Michelle Dunstan
Step by Step • Step 1:Pick out a sample of black-and-white newspaper print. It should have both light and dark areas. • Step 2: Slip the sample under the clips on the microscope and adjust the focus. No blurry vision here… • Step 3: Move the strip around from the lighter to darker areas. You will see a difference! Fill in you hand out! • Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 with a glossy black-and white image. Compare the newspaper picture with the glossy one. Fill in your hand out!
Step by Step continued… • Step 5: Repeat steps 1-3 with a sample of colored picture from a newspaper showing several colors. Make sure it has at least one primary color in it and one secondary color in it. Look at your hand out! • Step 6: Repeat steps 1-3 with a colored picture from a glossy magazine. Is it different from a newspaper clipping? Or not? Fill in your hand out! • Finish Early? Ask for the Challenge Activity!