Exploring Microbiology
Discover the tiny world of microorganisms! You’ll collect samples from various plant and water sources, then use microscopes to learn about microscopic single-celled and multicellular organisms. We’ll search for tardigrades, amoebas, ciliates, euglenoids, flatworms, rotifers, copepods, nymphs and more. Anticipate a possible visit to a UW lab to learn about current research involving microorganisms and cells.
What You'll Learn
- The roles of cells in living organisms
- The different types and components of cells
- How to use a microscope to identify organisms and cell components
- How to put together various types of slides for observation under a microscope
- How to collect field samples for analysis
Who Should Register
This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders.
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This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.
There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
