Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School – Dunedin, FL

Our seventh grade scientists are under investigation.  Mrs. Hooey started the year with an introduction to microscopes and different apparatuses used in scientific technology.  After a thorough exploration of the parts of a microscope and how each aspect contributes to magnification, students worked with lab partners to create their own wet mount slides.  The experiment, which involved microscopic investigation of a newspaper clip, aided students in seeing the various strengths of the three lenses. Over the course of the year, middle school students will  perform experiments using a variety of apparatuses in conjunction with classroom computers, SMART board, and iPads More...