Key stage 3 ~ year 9 ~ Complete lesson on Microscopy. In this lesson pupils will learn about what a forensic scientist is, describe the difference between light and electron microscopes and explain magnification and resolution.

Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course.

This lesson includes:

-Title slide with learning objectives
-A starter activity
-Discussion exercise
-Group reading (literacy)
-Keywords (vocabulary: forensic science, magnification, resolution, light microscope and electron microscope)
-Task boxes
-Handout sheet task
-Answer slides included for self-assessment
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