Biology

Life Under a Microscope

3-10 students Biology Cell Biology General Life Science

Heather Vargas

There is an amazing diversity of microscopic life - join us to discover life that isn’t always visible!

*No class 4/8/22 so class will end 4/15/22

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Class Schedule(s)

Feb. 4, 2022 - April 8, 2022

Cost $280

Grades 2-6

Meets One time for 10 weeks on Friday

Time 1:00PM - 1:55PM PST

Class Description

There is an amazing diversity of microscopic life - join us to discover life that isn’t always visible!

We will learn about both single celled and multicellular organisms under about 2 mm in size, as well as macroscopic organisms that have microscopic parts or life stages. We will learn through discussion, slide shows, and videos with some at-home activities to make learning fun.

Additional Information

Class size	3-10 students

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About the Instructor

Heather Vargas

Heather Vargas has 25 years experience in teaching, 19 of those homeschooling her 5 children. Two are in college now - the first is pursuing degrees in physics and global studies at UC Berkeley and the second is studying political science and psychology at San Diego State, while the youngest ones are still homeschooled. Having attended UCLA for undergraduate and graduate school and earning a degree in molecular and cellular biology, science and math are a specialty. After many years of creating and teaching her own homeschool curriculum, she is able to supply and teach curriculum in all subjects.