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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. 

We're dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, invention & science research! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool. 

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Student progress will be assessed through class participation and completed homework assignments. 
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