Description (June 19, 2006)

The Micropolitan Museum of Microscopic Art Forms - Traditional artists have always depicted the human figure, still-lifes, landscapes, etc. but have neglected one subject: Micro organisms! The exhibits here are the overlooked works of art only visible with the aid of the microscope. Investigate the microscopic beauty from the Insect, Botanical, Freshwater, and Marine Collections at this site.

Classroom Integration

• Make a plankton net and use it to collect animals swimming in the water. Observe these animals at varying powers of magnification. Draw what you see.
• Investigate the characteristics of pond life animals such as paramecium and create models of them.
• Research the variety of microscopic life, how it survives and reproduces, and the effect that it has on the environment.