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Online Event
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 4 - 5 PM PT

Resource Spotlight - How to Use Your Microfiber Investigation Kit

Did you recently receive one of Algalita’s Microfiber Investigation Kits, or are you thinking of requesting one? This kit has students using clip on microscopes to learn about and measure microfibers in the dust in the classroom. Today, the tiny fibers that make up the fabric in our clothing are often made of plastic and are a major type of plastic pollution. In this Resource Spotlight, we’ll walk you through how to conduct the Microfiber Investigation, including setup, analyzing the results, and follow-up discussion and projects. 

Learn more about the Microfiber Investigation Kit.

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