Magnificent Microscope Tradeoffs MEA

Students will learn about the four types of microscopes (compound, dissection, transmission electron, and scanning electron) and compare them using the Model Eliciting Activity, or MEA, approach. Students act as a materials selection committee who will help a teacher decide which type(s) of microscopes are best suited for his classroom.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: LCD Projector
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: microscopes, compound microscope, dissection microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, electron microscope
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Instructional Technique,  Data Set,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity,  Learning Goal,  Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lesson
Resource Collection: STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity

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