Making Waves: What Happens When We Zoom in on Art? | #MetKids Microscope

Waves: they’re not just in the ocean. We need waves of light to look at art at The Met. But what if we want to take a closer look? Then, we use an electron microscope, a cool tool that uses energy waves to zoom in on art like never before. #MetKids Microscope is a show about the science behind the art (and the art behind the science!) at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn true stories about real discoveries from scientists at the Museum, and do some experiments on your own! ---- Do Not Not Try This at Home: Create Your Own Microscope Difficulty Level: 3/5 Materials: Wide-mouthed clear jar with a plastic lid Small piece of clear plastic Tape Cardboard Foil A piece of thread Instructions: 1. Ask an adult for help! Poke a small hole in the middle of the lid. 2. On the inside of the lid, tape the piece of plastic over the hole. Be sure the tape does not cover the hole by taping the sides of the plastic only. 3. Cut a cardboard square that is small enough to fit in the mouth of the jar and cover it in