Each class has original course material written by Blair Lee, M.S., hands-on labs and activities, along with video suggestions in addition to the LIVE classes taught by Blair.
Suggested age range 9-13.
September 7 - December 14, 2022
Wednesday at 12 p.m. PST
11/23 off
Sessions will be taped for those who are unable to attend.
Weekly Topics
Week 1: What is a Microbe
Week 2: Microbial Genetics
Week 3: Bacteria Part 1 – Basic Biology
Week 4: Bacteria – Part 2 – Germ Theory and Antibiotics
Week 5: Viruses – Part 1 – Basic Virology
Week 6: The Immune System, Exponential Growth, and Mutation
Week 7: Presentation Week – Sharing Experimental Results – the Microbes at My House
Week 8: Viruses – Part 2 – Vaccines
Week 9: Pandemics Make History
Week 10: Fungi with Yeast and Mold
11/23 OFF
Week 11: Microbial Algae
Week 12: Microbial Protozoa and Helminths
Week 13: Synthetic Biology and How HIV Was Used to Cure Sickle Cell
Week 14: Presentation Week – Designer Virus