Learning toUse a Hand lens in lower grades

This short articles talks about the importance of simple technology, such as a hand lens being used to support the inquiry process. The authors believe that observing with a hand lens or oth... See More

This short articles talks about the importance of simple technology, such as a hand lens being used to support the inquiry process. The authors believe that observing with a hand lens or other magnifier can be a developmental problem for young students. Because of this challenge, they suggest that opportunities for the students to explore using a hand lens, be offered by the teacher. To help, this article offers an activity that uses the 5-E format to help students learn how to use a simple hand lens. It is well written and provides an excellent way for teachers to assess student’s ability to use the tool, represent what they see, and make sense of their observations.

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It is so easy for a teacher to assume that a child knows how to use a magnifier!! But do they really know the proper way? This article gives a very clear detailed lesson on how to teach yo... See More

It is so easy for a teacher to assume that a child knows how to use a magnifier!! But do they really know the proper way? This article gives a very clear detailed lesson on how to teach young students to use a handheld magnifier.