What age group would this Microscope suit ?
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I'm not sure, but I bought it for my six year old daughter. I think any age can enjoy seeing life up close and personal (disclaimer - I'm a biologist myself). It seems to be well constructed, so it should tolerate young sticky fingers and being knocked around a bit.
1468525
Absolutely. You have to look down into the eyepiece, so you'll need a stable surface low enough for a child to look down into it (or a chair high enough), but otherwise it is very easy to operate. Our daughter has been using hers since she was 5, and has been able to set it up and focus it herself since she was about 6.
1508529
Absolutely. My very gifted son got this for Christmas at age 3.5, and now a year later he STILL loves this thing. I think sometimes this coming year we may consider getting him a more powerful microscope for supervised use (because of all the glass,) but whenever he wants to play in his "lab" (his science toys area of the playroom) this is a go to item for sure.
807576
It is 80x magnification. You will need to attach the 8x lens that comes with the microscope.
1564415
The age would not be inappropriate but the quality is poor. My kids went through two of these and they broke very easily. We returned them and got something else.
557889
It's basic light microscope. I remember using similar ones (though older models) before my freshman year of high school.
2107385
I think a 6 year old would need lots of help to fully appreciate this microscope.
668337
These binoculars are not a toy. I would imagine a child could look through them, and might need a chair or stool to stand on to do so, but I do not think they would be able to focus them correctly without someone working closely with them. I would not let my 8-year old grandson use them unattended.
809059
IMHO, it would be overkill for that and there are much cheaper, easier microscopes in the $50-70 range that would be more suited to that. You don't mention the age of the kids but this might be a bit expensive and fragile for many 'kids.' Also, are you just wanting optics or the capability to digitally record? For the recording function, this scope will be needing a PC of course with a USB function but also wall current, AC. I am actually in the process of getting one of those little Tasco (or like product) USB microscopes I mentioned for some kids I know to play with. Finally, I just love Amazon reviews for learning about products the 'easy' and cheap way.
36890
I would say 8-10 for begginer scientists. My son was within age range (11) but was a little bored with the experiments. Definitely for the younger age range.
2078404
We bought it for our 10 year old grandson. He loved it! 5 years old might be ok, but you would have to set it up and give him some guidance on it.
2067254
Depending on the age/size of the child they might be too heavy and hard to focus. They are amazing binoculars but probably not for pre-teen and younger.
1498012
Yes it would be ok for children, it is quite durable, could be dropped don't see it getting damaged. Has decent magnification. Comes with a little carrying case.
83102
I'm not an expert on microscopes, but I don't think so. In short, a good microscope is a good microscope. The extras are helpful for smaller children. My elementary aged children don't use some of the accessories simply because they think it's for an older child. Just check if it does the proper magnification level an 11 or 13 year old needs for school or research.
1504337
I believe that it is a high quality microscope so it should be good for her to grow with. Ours didn't come with glass slides so we bought some but our 9-year old also puts items on the removeable disk insert on the scope base.
208846
There are several pieces Melissa, I would assess how old the kid is and also you may want to look for something else because you need so many other things to do a lot of the experiments.
809058
IMHO, it would be overkill for that and there are much cheaper, easier microscopes in the $50-70 range that would be more suited to that. You don't mention the age of the kids but this might be a bit expensive and fragile for many 'kids.' Also, are you just wanting optics or the capability to digitally record? For the recording function, this scope will be needing a PC of course with a USB function but also wall current, AC. I am actually in the process of getting one of those little Tasco (or like product) USB microscopes I mentioned for some kids I know to play with. Finally, I just love Amazon reviews for learning about products the 'easy' and cheap way. IMHO, it would be overkill for that and there are much cheaper, easier microscopes in the $50-70 range that would be more suited to that. You don't mention the age of the kids but this might be a bit expensive and fragile for many 'kids.' Also, are you just wanting optics or the capability to digitally record? For the recording function, this scope will be needing a PC of course with a USB function but also wall current, AC. I am actually in the process of getting one of those little Tasco (or like product) USB microscopes I mentioned for some kids I know to play with. Finally, I just love... » Read More IMHO, it would be overkill for that and there are much cheaper, easier microscopes in the $50-70 range that would be more suited to that. You don't mention the age of the kids but this might be a bit expensive and fragile for many 'kids.' Also, are you just wanting optics or the capability to digitally record? For the recording function, this scope will be needing a PC of course with a USB function but also wall current, AC. I am actually in the process of getting one of those little Tasco (or like product) USB microscopes I mentioned for some kids I know to play with. Finally, I just love Amazon reviews for learning about products the 'easy' and cheap way. « Show Less