"Hoeked" on Science

by: Helen M. Cook and David P. Hildreth

Students at one school first encounter Anton Von Leeuwenhoek in the first half of fourth grade when they begin a major study of microscopy. This article describes some successful microscope activities for students and a culminating celebration during which students receive “A Leeuwenhoek License” certifying their proficiency with the microscope.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2004Stock # sc04_041_08_42Volume 041Issue 08

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Ruth Hutson (Westmoreland, KS)
Ruth Hutson (Westmoreland, KS)

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By learning about the work of Hooke and Leeuwenhoek and by exploration using several hands-on activities, students become microscope experts. Students compare and contrast both plant and an... See More

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