Learn about optics and light microscopy! Ages 6-12
In this activity, participants will first learn about optics and light microscopy, and will subsequently learn to use
a basic compound light microscope. The participants will then use these microscopes to observe plant and
mammalian cells, as well as aquatic microorganisms from the Rock Creek watershed. This will serve to
educate people as to (1) the length scale in which cells operate and interact with their environment and (2)
how the morphology of different cell types reflects their function. The activity is mostly hands-on; I try to
minimize the lecture component in order to maximize engagement.
Aprenda sobre óptica y microscopía óptica y, a continuación, pruebe un microscopio óptico compuesto básico. (De 6 a 12 años) Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library
AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 6-12 |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM | Special Event |
TAGS: | Science | Microscope | Children | #SummerQuest | #STEM |
Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces. On street parking is available.
Public Transit:
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.
