How to buy a homeschool kids microscope?
July 12, 2009 by Homeschooling Support and Curriculum Tips
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Any of you who may have bought microscopes for your homeschool kids, what was the price range you paid, features you looked for and what did you use it for? I was a veterinary pathologist so when I look at one I am looking for way more than my kids need. Thanks for the advice. Oh, any good sites to shop?
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Any of you who may have bought microscopes for your homeschool kids, what was the price range you paid, features you looked for and what did you use it for? I was a veterinary pathologist so when I look at one I am looking for way more than my kids need. Thanks for the advice. Oh, any good sites to shop?
Have you claimed your Genesis site?
Homeschooling Feedback: Well, this is only a partial answer:
Your kids are lucky to have such a smart dad
Good luck!
Homeschooling Feedback: I went to a store called “Play & Learn” that sells stuff for homeschooled children. I bought a nice microscope that has 3 settings and works great for us for $60.00.
Homeschooling Feedback: Hi! I live in a college town and have seen a lot of microscopes go through Goodwill for a fraction of the price a new one would cost. Glad you are homeschooling. I really feel it is a way for children to get a superior education. Teach on!
-Spec
Homeschooling Feedback: ebay is where I got mine , it costed $45.00 it was used but works great and it has different settings and came with the slides and everything we needed . I was not sure what I needed for my kids so I just asked questions on ebay because most of the homeschool stuff on there are sold by parents that homeschool so they were able to answer my questions.
Homeschooling Feedback: Depends on the age.
Younger than 12 a Mayflower is acceptable.
Over 12 a Bushnell.
Something with a movable stage might be nice!
You also want a light.
A vernier for fine adjustment is also nice.
You ought to know more about the theoretical limits of eye piece and objective.