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