Monday, March 27, 2023

Synergy: Microscopic Scale


MICROSCOPIC SCALE examines the size of things that are smaller than can be seen by the naked eye. To view these objects and events requires a microscope or other specialized lens.


Read the recently published nonfiction picture book for children, then learn more at the websites:


THE UNIVERSE IN YOU: A MICROSCOPIC JOURNEY by Jason Chin takes picture book readers on a scientific adventure from the smallest bird and skin cells to atoms and molecules. Chin combines beautiful illustrations with an engaging life science story to bring the microscopic world alive for children. The book concludes with useful scientific explanations for adults reading with children. ARC courtesy of Neal Porter Books.


THE MICROSCOPIC SCALE from Science Learning Hub provides an overview of key concepts, a glossary, and related information. To visit the website, go to https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/497-the-microscopic-scale


SMALL WORLD PHOTOMICROGRAPHY from shares outstanding examples of images recorded through a light microscope. Use these images to jumpstart a discussion about microscopic scale. To visit the website, go to https://www.nikonsmallworld.com//galleries/photomicrography-competition