7 best educational insights microscopes

Product description

It’s the only talking microscope for kids! This new, colorful update to the original GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope by Educational Insights introduces preschoolers to even more amazing animals, plants, and household items. There are 5x more images to view and learn about and 20 total prepared slides. Little ones choose from Fact Mode to learn about the items on a slide or Quiz Mode to test their scientific skills. Now with two comfortable eyepieces, there’s no need to close one eye to explore. Plus, cleanup is a snap: all slides fit neatly inside for easy, convenient storage. U.S. Patent Number 66,669,484.

• LOOK, LISTEN & LEARN: GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope features up-close, quality images and the voice of Bindi Irwin, Wildlife Warrior who will expand your knowledge of animals and plants
• ONLY TALKING MICROSCOPE FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Introduce children to a real scientific toy that is easy to use and fun to learn with
• OVER 100 FACTS & QUESTIONS: Includes 60 beautiful full-color images and 2 modes of play, Fact Mode and Quiz Mode. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). STANDARD VERSION includes English, Spanish, French, and German audio
• STEM LEARNING: The perfect STEM TOY to encourage an interest in biology, botany, and overall curiosity
• BACK TO SCHOOL or HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITY: Our Geosafari Jr. interactive talking products make the perfect activity to get ready for school! Or keep kids engaged, entertained, and learning independently while being at home

User questions & answers

Question:	What kinds of things are on the slides
Answer:	20 slides
Question:	How many slides are there
Answer:	You could do so but may have to hold them in place and the voice keeps going on to place a slide in place. The slides which come with the unit are designed to fit, click into, the holder section allowing the unit to determine what slide you are looking at. This unit only has a weak 5x power with no option to focus. Looking at other slides might work but I believe it would be unimpressive.
Question:	Can other slides be used with this microscope
Answer:	Yes, I have a 4 yr old.. There are only so many slides and it gets old real quick.
Question:	Would this be too young for a 7 year old
Answer:	Hello,This Microscope is made of a hard plastic, making it lighter and very portable. Thank you for your inquiry,National Geographic Toys Customer Support

Product features

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK TOGETHERNESS

Playing together sets kids up with skills that help them do their best on and off the playground.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK JOY

We’ve got the right stuff to help kids explore, pretend, empathize and dream as their brains, bodies, and hearts grow.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK CREATIVITY

Your child’s imagination flows with the unplugged time they need to get creative.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK CURIOSITY

From exploring the great outdoors to the far reaches of outer space, play time becomes adventure time.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK LEARNING

We work with experts in many distinct fields — from scientists to teachers to artists — so that our products are the very best they can be.

Product description

Our Nancy B line of scientific tools and real-life journaling activities provide hands-on science experiences that get kids comfortable and excited about science, giving them the confidence to pursue science further in school and in life. Scientific experiences designed for kids ages 8 to 11 years. Microscope and Activity Journal includes 40+ piece dual microscope (2 LEDs transform the dissecting microscope into a light microscope) with magnification from 30x to 400x and twenty-two-page journal including activities and space for drawings, such as examining cells, looking at crystals, observing bugs and viewing critters in water. Requires 3AAA batteries. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

From the Manufacturer

Experience science with Nancy Balter. Nobody knows science like Nancy. Her brand-new line of scientific tools and real-life journaling activities provide hands-on science experiences that get kids comfortable and excited about science, giving them the confidence to pursue science further in school and in life. Scientific experiences designed for kids ages 8 to 11 years. Microscope and Activity Journal includes 40+ piece dual microscope (2 LEDs transform the dissecting microscope into a light microscope) with magnification from 30x to 400x and twenty-two-page journal including activities and space for drawings, such as examining cells, looking at crystals, observing bugs and viewing critters in water. Requires 3AAA batteries. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

• 400x MICROSCOPE FOR KIDS: Zoom in on the fun with this 2-in-1 light and dissecting microscope, and 22-page keepsake activity journal. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
• SUPPORTS STEM LEARNING: Through scientific exploration and hands-on experience with a key scientific tool. Children can follow the activity guide to collect their specimens, then get amazing, up-close views magnified up to 400x
• EVERYTHING BEGINNERS NEED INCLUDED: Includes 30x–400x light and dissecting microscope with rubber eye cup and focusing knob, 26-piece scientific tool set, and 22-page activity journal.
• MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER: This best-selling set is the winner of the Parents' Choice Gold Award and Family Fun Magazine's Best Toy Award.
• AT HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY: Makes a great activity for kids to stay engaged, entertained, and learning outside of the classroom. We are dedicated in providing resources that keep your kids learning and having fun while at home

User questions & answers

Question:	can you put other things under the microscope that are not included in the box or suggested
Answer:	Yup!!! The 990v4 is not discontinued in all ages and the new 990v5 is out. This transition happened in April 2019 through June. The new version is AMAZING but built on the same last as before. Overall there really shouldn't be much of a change in the ride with the main updates happening to the upper. The plastic shank on the bottom changed just a touch but I've sold thousands this year and very, very few people said they noticed a difference. Thanks for asking and always feel free to reach out to your shoe dogs at Chiappetta Shoes! Ciao Ciao ~ Tony chips Chiappetta Chiappetta Shoes - Kenosha, Wis.
Question:	Does light turn off by itself if left on
Answer:	W equates to a 2E width and the XW equates to a 4E width. Thanks for asking! Feel free to shoot us a call or email anytime you've got shoe questions! Ciao Ciao ~ Tony chips Chiappetta Chiappetta Shoes, Kenosha, Wis.
Question:	Can you purchase additional slides or are other slides compatible
Answer:	According to the New Balance website, the V5's have "...new Ortholite® cushioning insert and supportive midsole." I currently own a pair of V5's and V4's. Each pair has a cushioning insert. The V5 inserts are branded "Ortholite." The V4 inserts are branded with " New Balance 990." The insert on the V4 has some small vent holes; the V5 insert does not have the vent holes. I can't visually see any other structural difference in the shoes. For me, the V5's feel like they fit the contour of my feet slightly better, and have slightly more firm, but responsive cushion. That could be due to the V5's being new. My feet just feel more comfortable using the V5's over the V4's, and the V4's feel pretty good. But, other users may have different experiences. If you buy the V5's and they don't work out for you, Amazon has a great and fast return policy. I don't work for Amazon or New Balance.
Question:	How sturdy is the construction of this microscope? Are moving parts durable enough for the hands of a 7yo not so concerned about device construction
Answer:	This is for weights, not volume. The pans/buckets are about a pint each. I am not using this in school, but rather in my kitchen as a diet scale. It serves EXCELENTLY for precise weight of small quantities.

Product features

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK TOGETHERNESS

Playing together sets kids up with skills that help them do their best on and off the playground.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK JOY

We’ve got the right stuff to help kids explore, pretend, empathize and dream as their brains, bodies, and hearts grow.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK CREATIVITY

Your child’s imagination flows with the unplugged time they need to get creative.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK CURIOSITY

From exploring the great outdoors to the far reaches of outer space, play time becomes adventure time.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK LEARNING

We work with experts in many distinct fields — from scientists to teachers to artists — so that our products are the very best they can be.

Product description

GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope allows preschoolers to see magnified hidden worlds with ease! This fully functional microscope is the perfect introduction to a real science tool and STEM learning. My First Microscope has a range of magnification (2.5x–8x) designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Magnified views can be challenging for little ones to understand, so by starting with the 2.5x view (with the focusing knob turned as far away from your child as it will go), your preschooler can orient herself to the item she’s viewing, and as she turns the focusing knob towards herself, she can gradually pull away to an 8x view. The wide field of view of these lower magnifications is critical to little ones’ understanding. My First Microscope also features two extra-large eyepieces (no need to close one eye!) and a chunky, kid-sized focusing knob. A bright LED with easy push-button action lights up details for even more discoveries. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).

• INTRODUCTORY SCIENCE TOOL: The perfect first microscope for kids! Preschoolers can see a magnified hidden world with ease, thanks to 2 extra-large eye-pieces and a chunky, kid-sized focusing knob
• MAGNIFY UP TO 8x: Examine everything from a rock to a piece of pizza with this fully functional microscope! Features 8x magnification and includes LED light for enhanced viewing, non-skid feet, and sample tray. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
• GREAT GIFT FOR BOYS & GIRLS: My First Microscope is a great introductory science toy and makes a great gift for boy and girls 3+
• AWARD WINNING: Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, Parents' Choice Silver Award, and Toy of the Year Finalist
• AT HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY: Makes a great activity for kids to stay engaged, entertained, and learning outside of the classroom. We are dedicated in providing resources that keep your kids learning and having fun while at home

User questions & answers

Question:	Can anyone compare this to the Learning Resources Primary Science Viewscope? I'm looking for my 3 yr old
Answer:	It is 8x. A plastic lens, not the best but it won't break if a child drops the scope. This is made for preschoolers, after all. It works fine on small 3-D items...food, small toys, bugs, leaves, flowers, a book or picture, etc. The 8x enlarges a child's finger enough so the print lines are easy to see. The binocular view is very easy for little ones to use. Very few 3 - 6 year olds can use one eye effectively. The next step up in youth microscopes is a monocular one with a 10x to 40x magnification, I think.
Question:	What is the magnification on this microscope? (10x? 20x
Answer:	This microscope is perfect for a 4-year old. Children can put all sorts of items under the microscope and see interesting details. Ask your child to look at a toy, the tip of a pen or pencil and the detail on a rock and a leaf. Look at the back of a penny (dated between 1959-2008) and challenge your 4-year old to find Lincoln sitting inside the Memorial!We chose to give this microscope 8x magnification for a very good reason: the relatively low magnification is particularly good for preschool/early elementary school age children because it gives a wide field of view which is easier for a young child to understand. Another important age-appropriate feature is that the two-eye viewing is especially good for this age group.
Question:	Can you tell me what kind of detail you can see with the 8 time magnification? Wondering if it's enough for 4 year old
Answer:	This item is designed to give kids a feel for what a microscope does. It's a little more powerful than most children's magnifying glasses. It also gives children the experience of focusing with focusing knobs. Further, it has a light for helping to illuminate details. This is a great way to begin talking to young children about the fact that things exist that you cannot ordinarily see and that tools like a microscope allow people to view small items and details.
Question:	Is this significantly different than getting your child a magnifying glass
Answer:	There is a focuser on all of them. I have the 102 which has a 2" with an adapter for 1 1/4. Meade assures me that this scope will take 2" eyepieces and a 2" diagonal. Be aware though that This scope only has a 4" Vixen dovetail and is hard to balance if you use an EQ mount.

Product features

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK TOGETHERNESS

Playing together sets kids up with skills that help them do their best on and off the playground.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK JOY

We’ve got the right stuff to help kids explore, pretend, empathize and dream as their brains, bodies, and hearts grow.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK CREATIVITY

Your child’s imagination flows with the unplugged time they need to get creative.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK CURIOSITY

From exploring the great outdoors to the far reaches of outer space, play time becomes adventure time.

WE MAKE TOYS THAT SPARK LEARNING

We work with experts in many distinct fields — from scientists to teachers to artists — so that our products are the very best they can be.

Product description

With the GeoSafari MicroPro, young scientists can investigate everything from cells to crystals. Perfect for individual or classroom use, the glass eyepieces and power settings from 50x to 600x provide users with superior precision viewing. The built-in light and rack-and-pinion focusing help deliver bright, clear images. The 95-piece kit has professionally prepared slides and everything users need to make their own specimen slides. Not a toy, but a scientific instrument, the microscope includes high-quality components and features that make it appropriate for science learning at any age. Requires 2 AA batteries for light (not included).

• MAGNIFY YOUR MIND! Young scientists can investigate everything from cells to crystals with this 48-piece microscope. This set includes all the tools kids need to create their own specimen slides and view them at up to 600x magnification
• SUPPORTS STEM LEARNING: Through scientific exploration and hands-on experience with a key scientific tool. Children can follow the activity guide to collect specimens, then get amazing, up-close views magnified up to 600x
• INCLUDES microscope; 10x and 20x glass eyepieces; scalpel, spatula, tweezers, test tube with cap, petri dish, pipette, stirring rod, magnifying glass, measuring graduate, spare light bulb, 6 specimen vials, 5 prepared slides, 18 blank slides, 18 slide labels, 36 slide covers, and an instruction & activity guide. Light requires 2 AA batteries, not included
• INCLUDES 20 PAGE GUIDE - Guide includes 8 projects designed to engage young scientists in scientific investigation
• AT HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY: Makes a great activity for kids to stay engaged, entertained, and learning outside of the classroom. We are dedicated in providing resources that keep your kids learning and having fun while at home

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the age range for this
Answer:	The tools are all made out of plastic.
Question:	Does it come with batterys
Answer:	They are plastic! My 8 yr. Old daughter loves these "sets"
Question:	Do the instructions come in Spanish
Answer:	The items needed to complete the experiments are:Molasses, vegetable oil, food coloring (red, blue, yellow), empty 500 ml plastic bottle, 1 balloon (round latex type), baking soda, vinegar, distilled white vinegar, tea light candle and candle holder, lighter or matches, regular table salt, 20 oz bottle of cola, colored pencils or crayons, 2% milk, 1 Alka-Seltzer tablet, red cabbage, orange juice, dishwashing liquid, liquid antacid (e.g., Maalox), lemon, coffee filter (or plain white paper towel).
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Product features

The Big Idea: MicroPro 48-piece Microscope Set

Introduce young scientists to a powerful microscope set with up to 600x magnification. Encourage discovery with a real scientific tool that includes everything you'll need to explore plus safe experiments for even more fun. Perfect for STEM learning!

Shhh. ..They're Learning!

● Learn with a real scientific tool.

● Includes safe and fun scientific activities.

● 50x, 100x, 150x, 300x, and 600x magnifications.

● Encourages hands on, scientific discoveries.

● Perfect for STEM learning.

The Nitty-Gritty: Key Features

● Microscope has 50x, 100x, 150x, 300x, and 600x magnifications.

● 1 – 10X Eyepiece.

● 1 – 20X Eyepiece.

● 1 – Scalpel.

● 1 – Spatula.

● 1 – Stirring Rod.

● 1 – Tweezers.

● 1 – Test Tube with Cap.

● 1 – Petri Dish.

● 1 – Pipette.

● 3 – Specimen Vials.

● 3 – Prepared Slides.

● 8 – Blank Slides.

● 8 – Slide Labels.

● 16 – Slide Covers.

● Light requires 2 AA batteries (not included).

Product description

Stre-e-e-tch the learning and the fun with the 2-in-1 Explorer Scope! Perfect for nature walks and backyard exploration, this preschool microscope features soft, rubber hand grips, a breakaway neck strap, perfect-fit goggles, and 8x magnification for up-close examination of everything from rocks and leaves to rollie pollies. See something in the distance? Extend the telescoping barrel to bring faraway objects into clear view with 15x magnification that’s just right for the preschool perspective. Up close or far away, the Explorer Scope brings nature your way!

• The ONLY combined microscope and telescope made for preschoolers
• Includes scope with 8x magnification, perfect-fit goggles with enlarged eyepieces, breakaway strap, hand grips, and telescoping barrel with 15x magnification for distance
• Magnification and field of vision designed specifically for preschoolers’ level of perception
• Perfect for STEM learning on the go. Encourages scientific exploration and introduces the wonderful world of life science
• Perfect for outdoor play & at home learning. Get kids outside to explore the world and stay curious! We are dedicated in providing resources that keep your kids learning and having fun while at home

User questions & answers

Question:

How does this work? I cannot see anything near or far when looking though the lens

Answer:

We designed our Explorer Scope, and our other GeoSafari Jr. scopes based on children’s pupillary distance. This is the measure of the distance between an individual’s pupils, and is always measured in millimeters. The average pupillary distance for children is approximately 41-55mm and the Explorer Scope is 47mm. Our other GeoSafari Jr. scopes (Kidnoculars and SubScope) are 48.5mm. The average pupillary distance for adults range from 54-68mm. The reason why most adults may not be able to properly view through the Explorer Scope is due to the alignment for their line of vision is not matched with the pupillary distance of 47 mm. Hope this helps!

Product description

Mysteries of the Unseen World transports audiences to places on this planet that they have never been before, to see things that are beyond their normal vision, yet literally right in front of their eyes. Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals phenomena that can't be seen with the naked eye, taking audiences into earthly worlds secreted away in different dimensions of time and scale. Viewers experience events that unfold too slowly for human perception. They 'see' the beauty, drama, and even humor of phenomena that occur in the flash of a microsecond. They enter the microscopic world that was once reserved only for scientists, but that Mysteries of the Unseen World makes accessible to the rest of us. They begin to understand that what we actually see is only a fraction of what there is TO see on this Earth. High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that now allow us to see a whole new universe of things, events, creatures, and processes we never even knew existed and now give us new 'super powers' to see beyond what is in front of us.

Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, Mysteries of the Unseen World will leave audiences in complete thrall as they begin to understand the enormity of the world they can't see, a world that exists in the air they breathe, on their own bodies and in all of the events that occur around them minute-by-minute, and nanosecond-by-nanosecond. And with this understanding comes a new appreciation of the wonder and possibilities of science.

- You will need a 3D ready Blu-ray player and 3D HDTV to see the full effect

- Most recent Blu-ray players are 3D ready, and some can be made 3D ready with a firmware update if they contain the right technology needed to play 3D. Check the manufacturer’s website for details

- PS3s are able to play Blu-ray 3D discs, but cannot output full HD sound at the same time as the 3D effect

- Blu-ray 3D movies can play on non-3D ready machines, but only in 2D. Many manufacturers lock the 3D version for these machines and provide a separate ordinary Blu-ray disc

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Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club Microscope and 22-Page Activity Journal, 400x Magnification, Science for Kids

Experience science with Nancy Balter. Nobody knows science like Nancy. Her brand-new line of scientific tools and real-life journaling activities provide hands-on science experiences that get kids comfortable and excited about science, giving them the confidence to pursue science further in school and in life. Scientific experiences designed for kids ages 8 to 11 years. Microscope and Activity Journal includes 40+ piece dual microscope (2 LEDs transform the dissecting microscope into a light microscope) with magnification from 30x to 400x and twenty-two-page journal including activities and space for drawings, such as examining cells, looking at crystals, observing bugs and viewing critters in water. Requires 3AAA batteries. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Our Nancy B line of scientific tools and real-life journaling activities provide hands-on science experiences that get kids comfortable and excited about science, giving them the confidence to pursue science further in school and in life. Scientific experiences designed for kids ages 8 to 11 years. Microscope and Activity Journal includes 40+ piece dual microscope (2 LEDs transform the dissecting microscope into a light microscope) with magnification from 30x to 400x and twenty-two-page journal including activities and space for drawings, such as examining cells, looking at crystals, observing bugs and viewing critters in water. Requires 3AAA batteries. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.



Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club Stir-It-Up Chemistry Lab & Kitchen Experiments Journal

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Perform some cool chemistry experiments in your kitchen with the Nancy B. Chemistry Set! Non-consumable, basic chemistry set enables junior chemists to safely explore simple science principles. Extinguish a flame by pouring an invisible gas on it; make your own bubbling 'lava' in a bottle; cause chemicals to change color - and more - all while learning basic chemical principals. Set includes essential lab equipment including: beaker, test tubes, goggles, and more. Journal is filled with experiments utilizing common household ingredients PLUS opportunities for young scientists to write, draw, and think about their discoveries. Perfect for STEM learning. Ages 8+.

• Product 1: 400x MICROSCOPE FOR KIDS: Zoom in on the fun with this 2-in-1 light and dissecting microscope, and 22-page keepsake activity journal. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
• Product 1: SUPPORTS STEM LEARNING: Through scientific exploration and hands-on experience with a key scientific tool. Children can follow the activity guide to collect their specimens, then get amazing, up-close views magnified up to 400x
• Product 1: EVERYTHING BEGINNERS NEED INCLUDED: Includes 30x–400x light and dissecting microscope with rubber eye cup and focusing knob, 26-piece scientific tool set, and 22-page activity journal.
• Product 1: MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER: This best-selling set is the winner of the Parents' Choice Gold Award and Family Fun Magazine's Best Toy Award.
• Product 2: Observe and navigate the great outdoors with these lightweight, high-tech, soft-grip binoculars
• Product 2: Activities include extinguishing a flame with invisible gas, making bubbling "lava" in a bottle, causing chemicals to change color, and much more
• Product 2: Set includes beaker, 4 test tubes, rack, graduated cylinder, lab glasses, dropper, funnel, and stirring rod
• Product 2: Activity journal (22 pages) filled with experiments using common household ingredients encourages kids with engaging activities and writing prompts