PRODUCT OF UNIT - 6TH GRADE PRIMARY

TEACHER : SOLVEIG SÁNCHEZ YÉPEZ // HÉCTOR GONZÁLEZ MALBEZ

GRADE/SECTION: 6th grade (A, B, C, D, E)
AREA Science and Technology
THEME The Microscopic World
ACTIVITY Preparation of Monocular Microscope, and comparisons of samples with a real microscope
TITLE I build my own functional microscope.

ACTIVITY 1.- Construct a simple microscope with common or low-cost materials.

Materials:
2 simple magnifying glasses of the same size. NOTE: It should be the width of the short cardboard tube.
1 long cardboard tube (paper towel or aluminum)
1 short cardboard tube (Toilet Paper) NOTE: It must be the width of the magnifying glasses.
1 piece of cardboard for the plate, measuring 7cm x 7cm.
1 piece of cardboard or wood for the base, measuring 15cm x 15cm.
2 strips of cardboard to hold the eyepiece tube, measuring 20cm x 3cm.
1 small mirror or, failing that, some reflective surface.
Adhesive tape
A piece of transparent acetate sheet, to cover the stage and eyepiece.
Liquid or hot silicone.
Scissors
A piece of modeling clay.
A lot of care and patience.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION:

The project will be advanced progressively during the class sessions.

WEEK 3:
Product explanation to the students. Look for the materials on the previous list.

PRODUCT ADVANCE - WEEK 4:

Laboratory practice 1 – Use of the monocular microscope that is in the laboratory. The students bring onion tissue samples to
observe the cells that make it up. Students will also be able to bring samples of lemon leaf, human hair, tiny ant and
Through the microscope, they must photograph (Without Flash) 2 samples. They complete the product observation sheet.
Preparation of a structured task in which students create a timeline of the changes in the types of microscopes until the
current events.

PRODUCT ADVANCE - WEEK 5:

Extract the magnifying lenses and place them one on top of the other with tape. Then stick it to the short tube (toilet paper). On the other side of the tube stick.
An acetate. Cut the acetate to the size of the tube hole.

PRODUCT ADVANCE - WEEK 6:

On a piece of cardboard, draw and cut out a square of 7cm x 7cm for the plate. Make a hole in the center of the plate. Glue a piece of
acetate.
In another piece of cardboard, draw and cut out a square of 15cm x 15cm for the base.
On another piece of cardboard, draw and cut out 2 strips of cardboard measuring 20cm x 3cm to hold the eyepiece tube.
Cover the long tube (of paper towel) with tape.

PRODUCT ADVANCE - WEEK 7

Attach the plate to the column.
Surround the ocular tube with a strip of cardboard and attach it to the column. First use silicone and then cover it with adhesive tape.
We strategically placed the mirror with the modeling clay.
Final adjustments to the microscope. If you want to paint it, you can do so.
 PRODUCT ADVANCE - WEEK 8
With the microscope made from recycled materials. The students bring samples of lemon leaf, human hair, tiny ant, and through.
Both microscopes must photograph (without flash) 2 samples. Complete the conclusions form provided in week 4, where you should...
present your photographs and final comments.

WEEK 9
Product presentations in the classroom. Students should explain the parts of the microscope, add a historical fact, and present their
comparisons of samples obtained in the laboratory.

IMPORTANT: For the virtual room

4 or 5 MORE REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOS must be presented on a maximum of 2 sheets or slides. LET'S AVOID sending the photos by
separate, the photos should be gathered on 2 sheets.
FINAL DELIVERY DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023, IT CAN BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THIS DATE.
EXAMPLE:
 FINAL PRODUCT EVALUATION INSTRUMENT UNIT 1 - 6TH GRADE

RUBRIC FOR EVALUATING MODEL AND FUNCTIONALITY

LEVELS
CRITERIA
EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENT (B) IN PROCESS (C) START

The structure of the microscope is functional, The structure of the microscope is functional, The structure of the microscope is not
QUALITY IN THE It shows considerable attention and care; it shows certain care in its construction. Functional, it shows elaboration.
CONSTRUCTION in its construction. All the elements The elements are placed careless placement and sticking of the
they are glued or placed properly. correctly. Use low element materials. The use of is observed
Use recycled or low-cost materials. cost. unsolicited or high-cost materials.

Presenta excelente organización de las Presenta buena organización de las fotos Presenta dificultad para organizar las
DIAGRAMMING images or photos of the final product and of the samples, images or photos.
OF THE IMAGES samples, and make good use of the spaces.
spaces. Correct use of images.

Identify the concepts and procedures Identify some concepts y Presents difficulty in identifying the
CONTENT OF THE basics for the development of the structure and procedures for the preparation of the basic concepts and procedures for
EXHIBITION microscope mechanism. structure and mechanism of the microscope. the development of the structure and
microscope mechanism.

CREATIVITY AND The product is presented as attractive and creative. In general, the product is presented It is presented as little attractive and creative. Without
attractive and creative. Shows little
ORIGINALITY at all times. Show originality. originality.
originality.

FOLLOW-UP OF Sigue las instrucciones de forma detallada, Sigue solo parte de las instrucciones, Difficulty in following instructions
INSTRUCTIONS overcoming and improving the product. presenting difficulties. basics.

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