This class is taught in English.

A description of each session's learning goals is listed below:

Session 1
Students will learn about:
- Functions and parts of the Foldscope. 
- How to view samples directly with the Foldscope. 
- Brief History of Microscopy 
- Homework: view a variety of items from home and garden (student’s choice). 

Session 2 
Students will learn about:
- How to prepare and use slides (using example of a leaf). 
- How to attach a smartphone to take photos and videos. 
- Introduction to cell biology. 
- Homework: Prepare and view slides of leaves and other items (student’s choice); compare viewing of slides to direct viewing; take photos & video of observations. 

Session 3 
- Further discussion of cell biology. 
- Examine an onion sample and identify the parts. 
- Homework: View a variety of vegetables, fruits and other samples (student’s choice). 

Session 4
- Exploring structures and textures of different materials.
- Examine hair under the microscope. 
- Homework: View different types of hair (human, animal) under different conditions (wet, dry); also view fibers such as cotton and wool, plus student’s choice. 
 
Session 5
- Introduction to Microorganisms. 
- Discuss different types of microorganisms and their sizes. 
- Homework: View a sample of pond water or other standing water, plus student’s choice. 

Session 6
- Introduction to microbiomes of air, sea and land. 
- Viewing sample from the soil and discuss the soil microbiome. 
- Homework: Students view soil from their garden, plus student’s choice. 

Session 7
- Introduction to the human microbiome. 
- Examine a fungi sample. 
- Homework: View different types of fungi, plus student’s choice.

Session 8:
- Learn how to share microscope images with the global Foldscope community (optional). 
- Discuss ideas and resources for continuing microscope exploration. 

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0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 7 or more throughout the class
Feedback: included
Details: Each week, students will be given homework assignments to further extend their learning. Completion of the homework assignments is encouraged, but not required. The course is flexible and it is okay if a learner is not able to complete all the homework assignments. 
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: Student progress will be assessed through class participation and completed homework assignments.