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

    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 Referencing Hub articles
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