Activity

Making a simple microscope

In this activity, students make a simple microscope with everyday materials.

Sweet pea stamens under a simple microscope.

Observing using a simple microscope

This is a view when using a simple microscope to help make observations of sweet pea stamens.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • make and use a simple microscope

  • explain how tools can be used to observe the world.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do

  • discussion questions

  • extension ideas.

Published:13 December 2016