Foldscope Lesson Plans

If you haven't built it already, here is our demonstration on how to put together Foldscope from start to finish. 

Presenting: Lessons for Foldscope developed by Open Minds Social Innovation Lab All content is free.  Our Story: The Open Mind Social Innovation Lab is a space where innovators can gather feedback and data on their products in a k-12 inclusive lab school and student voices are elevated in the design and research processes that impact them. We connected with Foldscope , drawn in by their affordable classroom paper microscopes and were one of the pilot locations for their product. With the success of their pilot at Open Mind School , Shein approached the lab with the idea to develop free science curriculum to go along with Foldscope so that educators could more easily utilize the tool.  Why we are doing this:  The Open Mind Social Innovation Lab is housed in Open Minds, Silicon Valley , a non-profit dedicated to disrupting education and building new pathways towards inclusion, equity and accessibility. Every student inherently deserves access to strong STEM education no matter their bac