Microscope Resources

Swift and STEM


Our commitment to STEM:
In this changing classroom environment, we understand that teachers need more than products, they need resources and solutions. Here are a few STEM resources that we have created that offer this support. 

"Smart Teachers Expect More and they get it with Swift!" Let us help you discover how Swift microscopes and digital products may be used in your STEM classroom.

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Microscopy Lesson Plans



Examining Stomates

Students practice digital microscopy and diagramming techniques while observing stomates and guard cell structures.



Flower Dissection

Students identify parts of a flower while relating the structure of the floral parts to their function.



Pieris Rapae

Students observe and identify body parts of the butterfly while demonstrating sound stereoscope and microscope skills.



Pond Life

Students use microscopes and stereoscopes to observe pond life and examine protists structures.



Swift Optical Instruments would like to thank the Science Teachers of Lexington High School, in Lexington, MA for their inspiration and contributions to this project. We give special recognition to Whitney Hagins, Ken Bateman, Kristine Thyng, Sue Offner, Nora Murphy, and Elliott Gimble for their efforts and for their dedication to teaching.

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