Exploring the Invisible World: A 3-Week Introduction to Microbiology is a fun, free summer course that introduces students to the basics of microbiology. Designed for curious middle and high school learners, this beginner-friendly course reveals the unseen world of microbes all around us—what they are, where they live, and how they shape our health and environment.
From looking at cells through a microscope to understanding how bacteria grow and interact, students will gain early exposure to lab techniques, science vocabulary, and real-world applications of microbiology. No prior science knowledge is required—just curiosity and imagination!
This is a multilevel course built for both middle and high school students to explore and enjoy. Families are welcome to learn alongside their students.
You must create a free Summer Student account to access this course. Click here to sign up now.
✅ No credit card or payment required — just sign up and start learning!
Student accounts and access to this course will expire on July 10th. At that time, accounts will be deleted. Please complete your work before this date.
This course is not for credit but is designed to spark interest in microbiology in an accessible and exciting way.
🔬 How the Course Works
This summer course uses a mix of colorful visuals, videos, and simple experiments to teach microbiology concepts in an engaging way. Lessons are interactive and self-paced, and students will have the opportunity to meet live each week with a teacher and peers to discuss what they’ve learned.
- 🧫 Easy-to-Follow Lessons: Learn about cells, bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more through simple and fun lessons.
- 🧪 Activities & Exploration: Try easy at-home experiments and projects using safe materials to practice real science skills.
- 💬 Optional Discussions: Each lesson includes prompts for students to share ideas, ask questions, or upload mini-projects in the LMS discussion panel.
Join us for live sessions to connect and learn together on the following dates:
Sunday, June 22 • Sunday, June 29 • Sunday, July 6
Time: 12:30pm Eastern Time
U.S. Time Zones:
• 9:30am Pacific / 10:30am Mountain / 11:30am Central / 12:30pm Eastern
Students can log in anytime to complete lessons at their own pace. This course is designed to fit around your summer plans.
We believe science should be for everyone. This course is completely free. If you’d like to support our mission, please consider making a donation to help us continue offering accessible learning opportunities.
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