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Exploring Microbiology for Kids

Uncover the world of microorganisms! You’ll search for tardigrades, amoebas, ciliates, euglenoids, flatworms, rotifers, copepods, nymphs and more. You’ll use microscopes to learn about microscopic single-celled and multicellular organisms. 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 fourth and fifth graders.

Instructor

Will Nelson

More Information

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. 

Details

Jul 28–Aug 8, 2025
3A
Day
Mon–Fri
Time
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location
UW Seattle
Cost
$995
Refund Deadline
Jun 1, 2025
Register

Jul 28–Aug 8, 2025
3B
Day
Mon–Fri
Time
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Location
UW Seattle
Cost
$995
Refund Deadline
Jun 1, 2025
Register