Would this be good at a science fair for children to look at leaves and seeds?
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Leaves yes - seeds, depends on how small they are. I use this to read the writing on very small electronic components. Some of these components are less than a quarter inch high and wide so the writing has to be very small. It's a good magnifier but check and make sure the LED turns off when you close the case - mine did not. Excellent customer support though as they are sending me another at no cost to me.
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It would be great to see the little things and also to magnify to focus on smaller areas too. So I think it's great to use at a science fair. The kids will see the small details. Just don't point the LED light to the eyes.
1933690
It should work for that. I bought it to look at jewelry and markings and it works for that.
1434814
Not really. This is more of a stationary magnifying glass. I use it to look at garden bugs up close, leaves, rocks, etc. You can view 3-dimensional objects with this, unlike a true microscope where you look at "2-dimensional" objects. I suppose you can look at slides with it (I have done this), but you'd be disappointed if you needed to see microscopic detail.
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It is a little complicated to use if it's for trimming paper, a Fiskar paper trimmer would be my recommendation for an 8 year old. If using simply as a light table, though, it should be fine. :-)
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I think it would if they were school age. I still have reservations about the light function even though the manufacturer sent me a new one. Maybe it's just me.
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I think they would be good for starting seeds, but not a larger plant. They are very small - only big enough to hold a helping of M&Ms or thumbtacks.
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I use it to look at plant details up close. It works better than my loupe magnifier because it has an adjustable, attached light which helped me, I don't know if that will help with glass-like substances but I would think it would and you can't go wrong for the price. The one that attaches to the Ipod or Iphone might be better for taking pictures for downloading to your computer you could then manipulate the picture.
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Definitely that is what we use it for bugs, rocks, leaves etc.... The lower powers we actually use much more for that kind of stuff. You could look at large stuff on slides, but not tiny things.
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I would sure think it woud be great. I use it on the golf course and can see golf balls from at least 200 years.
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I am also a teacher. I had an 8 and 9 year old try this game for the sole purpose of teaching them how circuits work. That being said, you would do better with those propellers on a stick if you expect this to fly much. It barely works and is pretty flimsy. I wanted to return it, but we used it so I didn't think I could do so. The concept is great and if it were more sturdy I would say the kids would enjoy it. If your 9th graders are up to a challenge it might be fun for them to try to improve this. My kids lost interest quickly as it didn't perform as hoped. Maybe I got a lemon!
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Yes. My grandson is 10 and loves this. He is gifted in math and science and this kit illustrates how things look. Enjoy
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I think so, but you might want to contact the merchant to be sure. I use in school when I need to demonstrate small science experiments for my primary students, so it's never had to bear anything really heavy. Susan
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This microscope is very good. It would probably work for what you intend to do with it. I bought it to use with a DVD Biology course I bought.
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a couple of years ago I volunteered in an Outreach science workshop for middle school girls and I used them for an intro to spectroscopy at an elementary level. we passed the glasses out and while the girls played around with them marveling at the rainbows in the lights we explained refraction and spectrums, it was a lot of fun and i think the children got a kick out of the glasses. i don't believe you can use them for 3d tv's their pretty much just for filling your world with rainbows.
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It depends on the child's comprehension of the game, beginning with his or her knowledge of chess. The concept is very interesting in the use of mirrors and lasers.
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I haven't tried this, but it may actually work to an extent. The Plugable microscope is not a good option for long term use of this type however. Lighting is not appropriate and focusing would be a pain. You'll need a compound biological microscope, so start saving the pennies. The micro world is amazing, so a decent microscope is a great investment. You won't regret it.
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I only needed it for a prop. I did look at the prepared slides and they were good. I think it would be a good first microscope for a kid wanting to look at pond water and butterfly wings.
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Mostly kids between 8 to 14 years old, but it could work for anyone who is interesting in science. It works wonder and it brings pretty cool stuff to examine....