Re: Microscopy techniques and tools for 8th and 9th graders

Posted by Guy Cox on Feb 15, 2008; 2:05am
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We run a school outreach program.  I'm at ACMM20 right now

so can't check on what we have, but you might like to contact

Tony Romeo ([hidden email]) who is the

coordinator of the course.  For diffraction, a very good demo

is to use some sort of fine mesh (an EM grid is good) in front

of a laser pointer.  You can show the effects of different mesh

sizes, and the same mesh with red and green lasers.

 

For diffraction in the microscope, the Abbe Diffraction Kit

simulation is available for free download on my website

http://www.guycox.com/diffkit/diffkit.htm but it might be

a bit too advanced for 8th / 9th grade (though a schoolboy

-my son - did the coding).

 

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From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Mayandi Sivaguru
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Subject: Microscopy techniques and tools for 8th and 9th graders

 

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Dear members of the list, We are planning to offer a one week summer program for 8th and 9th graders on “Optical microscopy and imaging techniques”. I kindly request your input on any available book or literature at this level with basic geometrical optics, optical path, image formation, contrasting techniques including polarization information and any available easy to understand tools and kits (especially for diffraction patterns) that could be used for the students to make mini projects.

Thanking you in advance and I greatly appreciate your suggestions and recommendations.
Shiv

Mayandi Sivaguru, PhD, PhD
Microscopy Facility Manager
8, Institute for Genomic Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1206 West Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801 USA

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