Around 1600, the father and son team of Hans and Zacharias Jansen invented of the microscope.  At least they are the first to have any documentation that substantiates such a claim. The Paper Project -- http://lsvl.la.asu.edu/paperproject/Microscopehistory/

Some sites to help in this effort:

• Eye of Science
  This site includes amazing scientific photography portraying life in the microcosmic world.
  http://www.eyeofscience.de/eos2/index2.html

• Molecular Expressions Science, Optics and You
  The goal of this site is for students to acquire the skills with which they can do microscopic analysis of a variety of samples in multiple ways. These activities are designed to promote the asking and answering of questions related to light, color, and optics.
  http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/index.html

• Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc. - Microscopy and Science Education Web Site
  The Image Gallery Contains Hundreds of Micrographs of Scientific, Biological and Medical Subjects Photographed With Light and Electron Microscopes.
  http://education.denniskunkel.com/catalog/

• Fun with Bacteriology: Through the Scientific Looking Glass
  The text and photos are intended to give you an overview of bacteriology as seen in a diagnostic laboratory. Our work is aimed at preventing and treating one of mankinds major enemies - disease causing (pathogenic) bacteria.
  http://www.cbdn.ca/english/fun_with/fun_with.html

• The Wonderful World of Microscopy
  The text and photos are intended to give you an overview of bacteriology as seen in a diagnostic laboratory. Our work is aimed at preventing and treating one of mankinds major enemies - disease causing (pathogenic) bacteria.
  http://www.carolina.com/workshops/microscope_lesson_plan.asp

Good Luck!

American Library Association Annual Conference 2005
June 23-29, 2005 - Chicago, Illinois
http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2005a/home.htm

15th Annual SRO/School Safety Conference
July 10-15, 2005 - Dallas, Texas
http://www.nasro.org/conference.asp

Syllabus2005
July 24-28; Los Angeles, CA
http://www.syllabus.com/summer2005

ASIS International 50th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
September 12-15, 2005 - Orlando, Florida
http://www.asisonline.org/education/programs/noframe/2004seminar/default.html

For a complete listing of all educational conferences, check out T.H.E. Journal's Calendar at: http://www.theconferencecalendar.com

This week features a question from Claudia:

"Could you feature some sites for those of us who teach health to elementary students? I am a school nurse teacher who teaches health to K through 5."

Absolutely Claudia!

• PE Central: Health Lessons
  PE Central presents a large number of Health lesson ideas for you to use in your Health education program. These ideas are from teachers around the globe.
  http://pecentral.com/lessonideas/health/healthlp.asp

• Healthy Kids Mean Happy Classrooms (PreK-6)
  Begin your hand hygiene program today! HEALTHY HANDS.HEALTHY KIDS.® classroom lesson plans are available for you to download FREE. Created by educators and reviewed by health experts, HEALTHY HANDS.HEALTHY KIDS.® brings a world of experience, knowledge, and understanding to your classroom or home.
  http://education.gojo.com

• National Center for Health Education: Growing Healthy
  While Growing Healthy's planned, sequential curriculum provides a sound framework for a comprehensive health education program, it is Growing Healthy's activities that bring the curriculum to life. Here are just a few representative examples from each grade level.
  http://www.nche.org/growinghealthy_gradespecific.htm

• edHelper: Health Theme Units
  Directory of Health lesson plans on topics including: Alcohol, Circulatory System, Digestive System, Disabilities, Drugs, Hygiene, Nutrition, The Five Senses and more!
  http://www.edhelper.com/Health.htm

Good Luck!

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