McLinda Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have been looking at reviews of microscopes and am more confused than ever! If you could recommend a microscope that is good quality for home schooling I'd appreciate it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Hmmm...I'm thinking you might want to go with a Brock Magiscope, especially if your children are young. You can often find used ones fairly inexpensively on eBay. There are probably some good past threads on the Magiscope if you do a search here. I almost bought one earlier this year, but since my oldest is doing high school biology I ended up buying a compound microscope. I think I got a pretty good deal, but it was around $200. Hopefully some other people with pop in here with ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystika1 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 http://www.blistermicroscope.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLinda Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 I am looking for a one that is good enough to take us through an exploration of life science with a very advanced 6th grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle O. in MO Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I am looking for a one that is good enough to take us through an exploration of life science with a very advanced 6th grader. I'm in the same boat. I'll be curious to see replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 nm, it's not listed on ebay anymore at $75. bummer. But this is it: Thames and Kosmos TK2 Scope Biology & Microscope Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ida Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Check out this website. Their cheapest compound microscope is $95. Shipping will drive the price a little over $100, but it looks like a good deal. I don't have experience with them, but I am planning to order one of their scopes in the next month or so. http://www.amscope.com/HighSchoolHP.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I have a Blister Microscope that we used literally one time, and then realized we are not microscope type people yet-dc are too young and have other interests right now. I'll sell it to you for a great price including shipping! I think we even have a couple extra lenses for it, maybe still in the package. We bought the scope from Rainbow Resource. If anyone wants it, you can PM me! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 this is the one we have and we think it is pretty good. Elementary Compound Microscope AP0408 (004941) Details - Rainbow Resource Center, Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLinda Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 I made up my mind, after reading the following reviews: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:AFQAm-f8cbYJ:microscopes.toptenreviews.com/kids-microscope-review/+top+ten+microscopes&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari I am getting C & A My First Lab Duo- Scope. Amazon has it for a great price. Thanks for all of your posts! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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