| Sand
samples and info |
Learn about sand grain size and see a
variety of samples (this is our contribution). |
| Loes Modderman Microscopic ScienceArt |
If you enjoyed looking at our
microscopic samples then you will love this site. Visit the galleries
under "my sandbank" |
| Virtual
Sand Collection |
Even more images! |
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| What
is sand? |
This page will give you some more
technical information on how sand is classified and some interesting
facts about sand. |
| Classroom
Activity, grades 4-6 |
Teachers! Here is a sample
lesson on identifying and classifying sand and the beach it is found
on. |
| More
teacher info |
A scientist explains what sand is
made from and how it gets to the beach. Nice simple explanation |
Sand Samples, Give and Take!
(for teachers)
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Project Micro has started a collection of sand from around the world. The "sand pile" was created by donations from numerous people who live in or visited the far reaches of our planet. Free samples are available to any educator who plans to use the sand for educational purposes. |
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| We are always looking
for articles on microscope related topics. Help make the
Microbus the best microscope site on the web! Contact us. |
