Build a Foldscope
Foldscope is a low-cost, paper-based microscope that can be assembled from a flat sheet of paper and a few optical and electronic components. It as an affordable and portable tool for scientific research and education, particularly in developing countries or areas with limited resources.
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10-20 mins
10-20 mins
Challenge
Build a foldscope with the help of mentors! Use the foldscope to observe different types of slides. Share the observations(what was the ting you observed, it's color, any pattern, type, etc.) you found with the MySkillShaala community.
Materials Needed:
- Foldscope Kit (Buy here)
YOU CAN EARN...!
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
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How To Do It
Know More About It?
Foldscope is an ultra-affordable paper microscope. It was designed to be portable and durable while performing on par with conventional research microscopes (140X magnification and 2-micron resolution).
What Have Others Done?
