Cell Theory
Cell Theory
How do microscopes enable scientists to discover and understand the microscopic world?
Adaptive Perseverance and Critical Thinking in mastering microscope use and understanding its impact on scientific discovery.
Learner's Mindset and Responsibility in researching and presenting scientific discoveries.
Communication and Collaboration in discussing and sharing findings with peers.
Global Citizenship: by understanding the microscope's role in addressing global challenges in health and environmental science.
What are the basic principles of microscope operation?
How have microscopes evolved over time, and how has this evolution impacted scientific discovery?
In what ways have discoveries made with microscopes influenced our understanding of health and disease?
Students will demonstrate the ability to use a microscope to observe and identify microscopic structures.
Students will research and present on a significant scientific discovery made possible by the use of microscopes.
Students will discuss the impact of microscopes on our understanding of the microscopic world and its implications for health, medicine, and environmental science.
Skills Demonstrated:
Students will be able to:
Asking Questions
Developing and Using Models
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Constructing Explanations
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
MS-LS1-1 Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
MS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.
MS-ETS1-3 Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to a problem.
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