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Looking through a microscope opens the doors to a normally invisible world for our students. Using one will help them to appreciate how complex life really is. However, choosing a microscope for homeschool use can be a bit daunting.
In this episode of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I’m sharing tips on how to choose a microscope for homeschool science!
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When purchasing a microscope for homeschool use, look for the following specs:
You absolutely must have some kind of dust cover for your microscope!
You can also purchase a soft or hard case for your microscope. If you plan on transporting your microscope, definitely look at buying a hard case.
Here is a list of several additional materials that will be helpful (but not necessary):
Do you have any questions about selecting a microscope for homeschool use that I didn’t cover? Email them to podcast@elementalscience.com!
Need a bit more help with microscopic science? Check out the following:
I am looking at a dissecting microscope for Biology Logic Stage next year. Would you think this is good and carry on into high school well? https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058WX16U/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A35BV4NHHC5J5C&psc=1
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Paige Hudson
February 26, 2019
Barbara,
I am not familiar with that particular dissecting microscope, but the specs look good. Just be aware that this is just for looking at samples you are dissecting or collecting up close. It is not for viewing slides, so it will work for some of what you do in biology, but you will need another type of microscope to view slides :-).
Paige