My First Lab My First Lab Microscope
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Toys and Games Reviews of My First Lab My First Lab Microscope
Customer Review: Great educational investment!
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I'd like to thank all the parents that took the time to write a review on this product. I really wanted to get my son a microscope, but did not know exactly what to look for. Your reviews helped me immensely. We were not disappointed in the quality of the item. It's well-built, sturdy, and powerful. Our seven year old son was impressed that he could operate a scientific instrument. He was eager to collect specimens from our garden and view them "close-up". The five slides it comes with are fine as an introduction as to what can be seen with this tool - right out of the box. Don't forget to invest in a good slide making kit. That's when your child real educational adventure begins!Customer Review: Great Microscope for Kids
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this for my son for Christmas. He is thrilled with it. Easy to use and it seems quite sturdy. Works on batteries so it can be used anywhere. Plan to try our rechargeables but have not done so yet. The coolest feature is that this microscope is also lit from the top. That means you can use it as sort of a high-quality magnifying glass, too. You are not limited to looking at things that can go on a slide and be looked "through." You can put a penny or a fingernail or a piece of your sister's hair on there and see it magnified greatly... Which is exactly what we were all doing on Christmas morning.
This included a few slides and an instruction booklet.
Customer Review: Great Value
Summary: 5 Stars
After testing a cheaper "kid's" microscope for my nephew, we ended up returning that one to purchase this one. My husband, a biology teacher, likes the design and features on this model. We also purchased a slide preparation kit from a science supply company, however the 5 prepared slides included with the scope were enough to get us started. From our own experience, we agree with the chemistry teacher - buying a cheaper scope (which claimed to have higher magnification)would have only led to frustration for the child when he attempted to view the slides. Everything on this scope was clear. This was a good value for the money.Customer Review: A good birthday present to improve scientific acumen in your kids
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very good way of giving your kids a direction towards learning. My kids are 5 yrs and 8 yrs old. They loved the microscope. I also brought prepared slides on Amazon. Now almost every saturday/ Sunday me an my kids see the micro world. We have a drawing-board on which I draw a rough diagram of what we see. We also brought plain glass slides and plastic cover slips from a local store. We routinely dissect plants/ leaves etc. My kids bring back dead insects and we watch their wings, legs (My kids first thought it creepy but started enjoying the unseen)
I recommend this product
Customer Review: Great for Beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
All Metal construction, decent objective lenses, integrated light source, fine and coarse focus knobs, a small specimen kit, and a very good price all add up to make this an outstanding purchase for the budding scientist.
This microscope would do well in a high school lab or even as a solid backup in an undemanding college lab.
I bought one for a twelve year girl, and she has no idea how to use it, but she's willing to try, especially since we know it will WORK unlike the plastic garbage being sold in the sub-hundred dollar range.
This is a good buy.