Spider's face
“We loved seeing the kids’ reaction to the images. It has given our students an experience they will remember for a long time.”
– Temple Christian College (SA)
Antlion's leg
“It was great to see the younger students in particular grow in curiosity and excitement!”
– Southern Cross Catholic College (QLD)
Daisy pollen
“The SEM was used as a whole class lesson!! Some very interested students visited the SEM at recess and lunch time.”
– Hartwell primary school (VIC)
Rose petal
“As the week progressed, students became more curious about what they could put under the SEM, which resulted in some amazing (and often unexpected) images. These will be displayed around our Science Common Area.”
– Grant High School (SA)
Marino wool
“Children began using the correct terminology and physically took part in moving the microscope around to adjust the focus, contrast and brightness to create a clear image. Inquiry based learning was at an all-time high as questions were flowing … My favourite part of the week would have to be watching the pure amazement on each child’s face as we discovered parts of a mini-beast or object that we never knew was there.”
– Pulteney Grammar Junior School (SA)
Gecko skin
“It was a great opportunity for the students to see what scientists might be doing in labs and how they research. Once I got over the fear of doing damage to the equipment, along with the awe of what we were exploring, we were all able to become pretty adept. It ended up being a great collaborative exercise in STEM learning together. We all really get what micro and nano are now. What a blast!!!”
– Ambrose Treacy College (QLD)