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Microscopy 101 Lab Series

OSF STEAM At Home

Welcome to the OSF STEAM At Home series Microscopy 101.

In this course, you will learn about and be able to use a microscope.

You can find all videos for the course in addition to 8 mini-labs below. You must either pick up your OSF STEAM kit at the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center or you can request for it to be mailed to you. The kit includes any tools and materials that will be needed to take part in the hands-on activities.

Please let us know if you have any issues. You can email events@jumpsimulation.org, or call (309) 677-0810.

We hope you enjoy your experience!

Lab Sessions

Microscopy 101 : Live Lab

Microscopy 101 Lab Book

Microscopy 102 : Basic Skills

Microscopy 102 Lab Book

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Microscopy 103 : Cell Anatomy

Microscopy 103 Lab Book

Microscopy 200 - Animals

Microscopy 201 : Animal Anatomy - Tissues

Microscopy 201 Lab Book

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Microscopy 230 : Animal Anatomy - Organs and Gastrointenstinal Tract

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Microscopy 400 - Insects

Microscopy 401 : Insect Anatomy

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