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?
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
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by TammyT, on December 5 2009 @ 1:16 am
Well, this is only a partial answer: http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/microscope.htm
Your kids are lucky to have such a smart dad
Good luck!
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by BetteBoop, on December 5 2009 @ 1:28 am
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.
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by Spec, on December 5 2009 @ 1:53 am
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
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by debbie k, on December 5 2009 @ 2:31 am
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.
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by Earl D, on December 5 2009 @ 2:40 am
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.
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