Vocabulary
applied research Research designed for the purpose of producing results that may be
applied to real world situations.
basic research Research to gain new knowledge about the basic processes of life, including
how the body works; but the goal is not a commercial application.
electron microscopes Used to create high magnification (magnified many times) and
high resolution (very clear) images.
microscopes A set of lenses used to look at things too small to be seen by the unaided
eye.
microscopy All the methods for studying things using microscopes.
optical (light) microscopes A microscope that focuses light, usually through a glass
lens; used by biologists to small details of biological specimens.
scanning acoustic microscopes A microscope that focuses sound waves instead of light.
scanning electron microscopes A microscope that scans the surfaces of objects with a
beam of electrons to produce detailed images of the surfaces of tiny things.
Points to Consider
- What could be some hazards that biologists may face in the laboratory?
- What could be risks of doing field research?
- So what do you think biologists do to protect themselves?
1.4 Lesson 1.4: Safety in Scientific Research
Lesson Objectives
- Recognizehowthekindofhazardsthatascientistfacesdependsonthekindofresearch
they do. - Identify some potential risks associated with scientific research.
- Identify who and what safety regulations are designed to protect.