Big Earth, Small World

Village Science conducted a microscope workshop entitled “Big Earth, Little World" for the Earth Day 2011 celebration in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Over 200 students from the Lao-American College and Neerada School had the opportunity to do hands-on experiments with microscopes. Students received an overview of the equipment, and then were encouraged to create their own viewing slides highlighting themes of natural resources in Laos and the impact of human activities on the larger world.

For most students it was the first time they had ever looked through a microscope.

Representatives from LIRE were there with a hand-washing presentation that was popular with the students.

The event was sponsored by the US Embassy in Vientiane and hosted by the Lao-American College, thanks for bringing together such a wonderful event. And thanks to The Language Project for loaning us some microscopes.

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