What is Microexplorers?
MicroExplorers is a program that emerged from the Department of Biochemistry at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Through events at local schools and libraries, on campus, and in your home, kids, parents, and families have opportunities to explore phenomena at the micro-scale.
The program provides a starting point and materials for discovery-based science education for a diverse audience. We teach participants how to use microscopes to open up a new world around them, and in the process, they discover fundamental scientific principles. Participants nationwide can share their research and findings online.
Curriculum Integration
Find out which MicroExplorers modules align with curriculum standards for your grade, and determine how they will enhance the topics you're already scheduled to teach.
Scaleable Experiment Modules
Whether you're looking for a one hour activity for five students, or a month-long research project for the entire grade, our scaleable modules can help you plan an exciting investigation.
Resources
Background information on microorganisms, explanations of various microscopes, and our favorite web links give you the resources you need to prepare your students for their MicroExplorers experience. Seen something amazing? We can also help you interpret what you've discovered! Check out our resources page.
Join Our Team
Find out about opportunities for educators to work in our lab, developing new modules while researching in the micro world. Contact us today!
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