Microscope Detectives

Case Closed: The Microscopic Mystery!

Congratulations, Detective!  You’ve completed your microscope investigation and uncovered some amazing secrets that are invisible to the naked eye.

But the case isn’t over yet… Take a look at the microscope images below and see what other clues you can discover!

Did you know?

• Some microscopes can magnify objects hundreds or even thousands of times, revealing details that our eyes could never see.

• Microscopes have helped scientists discover tiny structures in cells, insects and plants that completely changed our understanding of the living world.

• Even something that looks smooth and simple can be covered in incredible microscopic details.

Your butterfly clue: Butterfly wings are covered in thousands of tiny scales. Under a microscope, these scales look like overlapping tiles or tiny roof shingles. The scales are what give butterfly wings many of their amazing colours and patterns! Can you see the scales on the butterfly wings using the microscope? 

Your next mission

If you enjoyed being a microscope detective and want to continue investigating the tiny world, you can get your own mini digital microscope by clicking here and start solving mysteries at home!