Learning to See Hidden Figures

The use of a microscope is a fundamental skill in science and medicine. It allows the user to view hidden structures and details that can not be seen by the naked eye. Mrs. Riggin's Fifth Grade students continue to learn fundamental techniques of preparing a wet slide, using appropriate magnification, and learning to accurately describe what they see. The subkect of the daw was Elodea, a marine plant often found in freshwater aquariums.