Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Highlights the history and use of the microscope and explains the role of microscopy in scientific research. Describes different types of microsopes and their specific functions, including the electron microscope, and identifies the specific parts of a compound microscope.Also discusses how to handle the microscopes found in a science room or laboratory and provides helpful techniques for the safe and proper use of these scientific instruments. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRYOVh1MV9sVDA4U2RuRGdua0lkMnNLQ21ndVpqeHpsd0g0MHpGRHBmRUU&usp=sharing