This site from the Museum of Science features an introduction to scanning electron microscopy and is suitable for high school or introductory college audiences. It includes resources for teachers, an image gallery, a self paced tour, links, and a QuickTime animation.
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Mineral Analysis, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Geochemical Analysis Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Mineralogy, Geochemistry
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