The Electron Microscope - A level - AQA

This lesson outlines the principles of both types of electron microscopes (TEM and SEM). It also contains knowledge on strengths and limitations of both types of microscopes. There is also an optional “research task” within the lesson if you have access to technology. This will open up the opportunity for your students to present their findings about electron microscopes. Giving you the option, as the teacher/lecturer, of a student led approach. Students can then evaluate each others presentations with “two stars and a wish” document. There are various tasks and exam style questions to allow students to evaluate the use of microscopes. There is an opportunity at the end of the lesson for student reflection, encouraging students read further into the topics they found more challenging.