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Summary:

• Polarized light only vibrates in one direction,
• Some materials are birefringent causing color patterns that can be seen with polarized light 
• Use your Foldscope to record this phenomena and share it on the Microcosmos!!

Summary:

• Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas,
• As water evaporates, any salt dissolved in the water will crystalize and fall out of solution,
• Share your observations of what water evaporation revealed with your explorations!

Summary:

• Seeds are composed of only three parts: seed coat, embryo, and food source.
• The intricate beauty of seeds can be seen in microscopic images.
• Share your observations of seeds with others to show what you learned!

Summary:

• Dust is a combination of pollen, dirt, insect parts, hair, dust mites, and skin cells.
• Microscopic organisms like bacteria, mold, and fungi are all around us - even though we can’t see them.
• A Foldscope and a petri dish can help you to see the dust and microorganisms that live all around us.
• Share your observations with others to show what you learned!