Minds on Microscopy: A Forensics Approach

 

Cynthia Surmacz

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2002, Volume 23

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Abstract

The theory and practice of microscopy is a common lab exercise in introductory biology for both majors and non-majors. Typically, students are taught basic microscopy skills through a series of traditional activities like examining the letter “e” and viewing slides of crossed threads. Directions for these activities are usually presented in a set of cookbook-like instructions. The following lab activity demonstrates the use of a hypothetical crime, “The Case of the Missing Candy,” to teach students the basic skills of microscopy.

Keywords:  microscope

University of Chicago (2001)

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