THE APPROACH OF TEACHING AND LEARNING SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE IN HIGH SCHOOL USING VIRTUAL EXPERIMENTS

摘要

The simulations and virtual experiments can be used as an alternative to the real experiment to encourage scientific discovery learning and inquiry-based learning. The study of the electron microscope, introduced in the 12th grade curriculum, can successfully be done through these methods since the laboratory equipment is not accessible. In this paper we present a method to approach Scanning Electron Microscope, by combining on-line instruction, which has also meant using an e-learning platform, simulations and virtual experiments, with face-to-face instruction. We consider that the deep approach of this topic is of a great importance as it can stimulate students' interest and motivation for studying Physics by establishing a connection between classroom and the real word.