Virtual Microscope from BioNetwork

This easy-to-navigate reference website focuses on an interactive 3D microscope and its various parts. It comes complete with a collection of prepared slides allowing students to study plant cells, animal cells, bacteria, and human cells. The intent is to provide the tools necessary for anyone working in a science lab. Educators can use this resource to plan lessons around aspects of the content, and handouts are provided for classroom use. Students can learn to work with a real microscope, the parts of the microscope, information on microscopy terminology, safety measures, and how to prepare slides.