Which microscope do you recommended for this slides set? my son is 8 years. Thanks.
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I suggest getting a good one if you are going to get one and if your son really enjoys learning. We bought these slides and our girls loved them so much we ended up getting another set that had 100 slides in it.
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I think he may be the perfect age- it actually engages their minds with lots of engineering concepts. One of our magnet schools (science, engineering,technology) uses this set in one of its units. It especially challenges if you let them create their own design after they are familiar with the ones in the booklet. Start with adult help, then let child get creative!
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I have a 9 year old nephew and got another one for him. I think it would be appropriate for an 8 year old. May not last forever but with a few spare parts its probably a good choice.
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I would recommend you start 10 year olds with the Green xx light or yellow x light versions. But for someone that age you may want to consider or FULL RANGE set. It is inexpensively priced and you get a Yellow, Blue, Red and Black, so he/she can move progressively through heavier resistance and have extra units for both hands, and Mom or Dad can use the harder ones to set a good example. There may be imitators, so you want Weiss Medical! Thanks.
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Leapster is great. My kids loved the educational games. It lasted a couple of years. While they still play it, they are now ready for the DS. I'd go with the Leapster, and maybe go with some used games. I wouldn't invest too much because around 6-7 they want the newer big-kid games.
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Depending on how into Rocks and Minerals they are I would think that a 9 yr old might not find it as interesting. If I were going to go with a geology gift for a 9 year old I'd lean towards a Geode Kit or maybe a Junior Metal Detector, or any of the interactive kits like a microscope etc...
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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
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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.
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Look for some that are a bit larger and "shock resistant" such as : Fisher-Price Kid Tough Explorers Binoculars . The pair you are asking about are breakable - while they are a good pair of binoculars, I am just not sure on how the will hold up if dropped a couple of times *which will happen with a 4 year old.
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The games would probably not be challenging enough for a very bright 8-year-old; my 7-year old finds it a little too young. This is best for kids 2-6, in my opinion. As far as a handheld for under $100? The DS is a good suggestion; I would wait for a lower priced "adult" tablet to come out.
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go with the leapster 2. my nephew has it. cheaper games and more fun for 4-8 yr olds. For 2-4 the discovery is great but limited, too much advertising, the leapster 2 is very durable. not sure how durable discovery is but possibly. read some of the reviews on the discovery. My father in law got it for my daughter. And my nephews have the leapstere so they can;t share games. either is great but I'd go with the 2. note there is no camera on the discovery
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I am 26 and spent over an hour with it when I gifted it to my nephew... I also have a degree in biology and have spent plenty of time with my eyes glued to very costly microscopes. It's a great toy. An 11 year old would have no problem using this and could easily find objects to observe closely. Even without slides it is awesome! She is definitely not too old to appreciate this microscope.
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I bought a microscope for my 4 year old and she loves it. she still plays with it turning 5 so i think it was a great buy.
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My grandson is younger but way ahead of his age and my nephew is 7 and both are addicted to this. They get help from their parents but love working with it. Btw, microscope is something else they liked since I gave one to each.
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I would recommend to go for regular one for age 8. I bought both for my boys now turn 7 last year. Regular presents more challenge for them particularly in the higher level. So they are on the right level on Advance of Jr. and lower level of regular version.
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Buddy, Adam, & William have the answer in a nut shell. All I will add is,it took a couple of tries for me to worki it out,but found these slides to be excellent quaility. Good luck with your project!
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It's great for kids (ages 8+) to view both the prepared slides and to make their own. There are eight activities included in the guide--from observing cloth fibers to observing friendly bacteria to growing and observing crystals.