Comments on: How To Buy A Homeschool Kids Microscope?

By: Spec

Spec — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:00 +0000

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

By: BetteBoo

BetteBoo — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:00 +0000

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.

By: TammyT

TammyT — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:00 +0000

Well, this is only a partial answer: http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/expl...
Your kids are lucky to have such a smart dad
Good luck!

By: Earl D

Earl D — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:00 +0000

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.

By: debbie k

debbie k — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:00 +0000

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.