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THE MICROSCOPIC WORLD
Tuesdays, January 25-April 26 (no class Feb 22, Apr 5; 12 weeks)
9:30am-10:45am
Ages 6-10

Students explore the microscopic world as they learn to properly use microscopes, prepare slides and investigate common organisms and environments up close. All lab costs are included in registration fee.

Instructor: Nan Reese, MSc, MEd
Location: Science Center (suite 5)
Course fee: $220 OR $20/lab
10% sibling discount
Register for full semester or individual labs.

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LAB SCHEDULE:
Microscopy Basics - Tuesday, January 25
Students learn about different types of microscopes and how they work, as well as practice the proper use of compound microscopes.

Slide Preparation - Tuesday, February 1
Today, we practice making wet mount slides of plant and animal cells and learn the importance of creating realistic drawings of our observations.

Plant Cell Structure - Tuesday, February 8
Students learn about the cellular structure of plant cells, identify plant organelles, and look at pollen and plant roots under a microscope.

Zooplankton, Phytoplankton and Diatoms - Tuesday, February 15
This week, we investigate zooplankton, phytoplankton and diatoms, learn where they live and study their diversity.

Animal Cell Structure - Tuesday, March 1
In today’s lab, we focus on the cellular structure of animals and compare tissue samples from various organs to study the diversity of animal cells.

Science of Viruses - Tuesday, March 8
Students study the science of viruses, how they infect, how our body protects itself and then create their own virus art.

Bacterial Science - Tuesday, March 15
Kids learn about helpful and harmful bacteria, examine what they look like, and conduct a bacterial culturing experiment.

Soil Microcopy - Tuesday, March 22
We investigate soil as a complex living ecosystem, what it is made of and explore microscopic creatures that live in the dirt.

Pond Critters - Tuesday, March 29
We study the biology and diversity of aquatic protozoans, algae and animals collected from a local pond.

Fungal Science - Tuesday, April 12
Students learn about yeast, investigate mold hyphae, mushroom gills and spores under a microscope and examine see how these decomposers spread.

Scanning Electron Microscope - Tuesday, April 19
Kids learn how scanning electron microscopes differ from compound microscopes and try to figure out what the SEM images were created from.

Microscopy Everywhere - Tuesday, April 26
Students look at everyday items close up to observe unexpected textures and shapes using the microscope.

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(Homeschool: The Microscopic World)
April 28, 2022 - Kim Chastain
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My son enjoyed all the classes and I’m so glad we found you
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April 28, 2022
Thank you for sharing that. We have enjoyed working with you and your sweet son.
Questions & Answers
Help pls we totally missed the time I thought It was at 3pm! Pls help any way that we can get the video to still do it pls
asked on Apr 05, 2020
Apr 06, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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So sorry you missed the workshop. Your registration is being refunded. Unfortunately, to protect the privacy of the students that were recorded during the meeting, we can not distribute the recorded meetings. Hope to see you in a different workshop! -
Can adult attend session with shy youngster in younger groups?
asked on Jan 24, 2020
Jan 24, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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Hi Deborah, Thanks for your message. It depends on which program you are inquiring about. Our Young Explorers classes (3-5 year olds) require parent participation during class. Parents sometimes stay for the first week of homeschool classes, and during Girl Scout workshops as well. Parents do not stay for after-school programs, Parents' Night Out or our camps. Hopefully, I covered the program you are interested in. If not, please let me know so I can clarify. Thanks for your interest, Tonya -
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