MACRO PHOTOS OF MATERIALS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By connecting the digital microscope to a smartphone, or by using the macro mode of their smart phones, participants can discover the microstructure of the objects.
KEYWORDS
microscope
microscopic images
personal story
digital
DURATION
1 hour
SKILLS
observation
changing perspectives
PREPARATION
A printable set of instructions or video tutorials on the use of a pocket digital microscope in different languages may be helpful.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
digital pocket microscope
smart phone
mobile phone clip
objects and materials to observe
DESCRIPTION
Prepare all materials on the table: digital microscope, mobile phone clip, objects to observe
Press the LED button to turn on the microscope light
Position the specimen under the microscope lens
Use the focusing ring and zoom wheel to get the desired result
One may need a second person to take a picture
Attach the clip to the mobile phone camera
Connect the clip to the microscope eyepiece -
Use the settings of your smartphone application to get the desired image -
Take a photo or record a video of "walking" on an object -
Transfer images or video clips to a computer
TIPS AND RECOMMANDATIONS
One can use the micro lens of a smartphone or a magnifying glass to get a closer look at objects. In the case of a magnifying glass, it may be necessary to draw the image on a piece of paper to be scanned later to be transferred to the digital format if necessary, or to take a photo with any camera available to the participants.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
The microscopic images allow participants to look at the objects from a different angle, discovering new shapes and "landscapes" that bring back memories of the past. It helps to connect the past with the present.
REFERENCES AND USEFUL SOURCES
Check out our learning path and how to combine the unit with other activities
