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| View Larger Image | My First Lab Microscope | Toyby C & A Scientific
| List Price: | $100.00 | |
| | Sales Rank: | 2,647nd |
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FEATURES | - This is not like the microscopes you will find in toy stores. It is not a toy but an actual scientific instrument equivalent to microscopes
- An educational investment that encourages students to increase their science knowledge through independent study
- Designed for use by ages 11 & up, this microscope is affordably priced
- Features: Real optical glass lenses, Widefield eyepiece with pointer, Achromatic objective lenses
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
This is not a toy but an actual scientific instrument equivalent to microscopes used in intermediate and high schools worldwide. An educational investment that encourages students to increase their science knowledge through independent study, My First Lab TM Microscope will be a useful tool for study throughout school years. Designed for use by ages 11 & up, this microscope is affordably priced, making it ideal for home school use Real optical glass lenses- 10X Widefield eyepiece with pointer- 3 Achromatic objective lenses: 4X, 10X & 40X Power- Magnification from 40X to 400X- 90mm x 90mm Stage with clips- 6 Hole disc diaphragm- Coarse focus, easy grip knob- Built in 15W illumination- UL approved 3 wire power cord- Sturdy all-metal construction- Instruction manual- Five prepared glass slides- One year limited warranty- Overall size: 4 x 6 x 11 H, N.W.: 3 lbs.- Box size: 8 x 6 x 13 MA13Packaged in fitted styro foam in full color box. Shipping Weight: 5 lbs. Case of 10: 49 lbs. |
Teacher Review
Future scientists will thrill to the physical world revealed to them under the magnification of a genuine microscope. A slide containing cells of human skin looks like a magnificent intricate art pattern in rainbow colors. This microscope is the real McCoy. With three objectives--4x, 10x, and 40x--hours of scientific collection and observation await your young biologist. Heavy and heavy duty, this microscope is not for young children and is not a toy. Advertised for those ages 11 and older, it comes with five prepared glass slides. More blank ones could be purchased at a science supply store to create countless new samples to explore. The model plugs into a three-prong outlet to produce the light needed for magnification and will probably require adult help for initial use. This solid metal scientific tool should pique the curiosity and stretch the imagination and scientific acumen of most preadolescents. --Lair Showalter, mother and elementary school teacher |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 40 reviews)
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Very Impressed by Ed D. Walker  5 Stars
October 31, 2009
My wife and I wanted to get something for our son's 9th birthday that would be fun for him, but also something that would keep his attention. I don't know why I thought of a microscope, but after it came to me, it seemed like the perfect thing. I have no knowldedge of these things and don't have an education that exposed me to them. I started searching for one that was affordable, but of good quality. I know something about glass and how poor glass will make it impossible to see anything. I read the reviews here on Amazon, and zeroed my choice to this microscope.
Yesterday, he opened his gifts and this is what he's focussed on. He's been using it all day yesterday and today. We've looked at dozens and dozens of slides, with each new one being something to look forward to. We've just found Rotifer in our bird bath water, and have printed out pictures of them online to compare to what we're seeing on the slide. It's amazing to see them move around, then being able to see the organs inside of them and learning what they are from the pictures we've printed out.
I know the microscope says it's for 11 year old kids and above, but I don't think there should be an age restriction. He loves it, and it's turned into something that we're all having fun with.
As for the actual microscope, it's well built with very good glass. It's easy to focus on what we are looking at. The image is very clear and the ajustments are such that it's easy to get it just right. The light is good, and there is a wheel that allows more or less light to come through. Some of the leaves we've looked at are better with more light, others are better with less light. It really helps to have that option. I was also impressed that it came with an extra light bulb.
For the money, it's an awesome gift that has already changed his life and how he looks at things. I can't think of wanting anythng more in a gift for a child.
Eddie Walker
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nice by pumps100 (califronia, usa) 5 Stars
September 03, 2009
so far so good! just received the microscope in the mail and tried it out. a very nice little microscope for the money. i used microscopes quite a bit for my undergrad and graduate degrees and this one worked very well for a personal scope. i read the reviews carefully before investing in this for my daughter and so far, my expectations have been met. the box indicates that a dust cover is included. i did not find one in my package...i'm assuming that the seller will rectify this small issue and it in no way impacts my rating of the scope's performance. i was pleasantly surprised to see that it comes with an extra bulb for replacement. again, a very nice piece of equipment for the money...i would not go any cheaper than this. i'm satisfied with the purchase.
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Great educational investment! by Maria Espinoza (Portland, Oregon) 5 Stars
August 10, 2009
First, I'd like to thank all the parents that took the time to write a review on this product. I really wanted to get my son a microscope, but did not know exactly what to look for. Your reviews helped me immensely. We were not disappointed in the quality of the item. It's well-built, sturdy, and powerful. Our seven year old son was impressed that he could operate a scientific instrument. He was eager to collect specimens from our garden and view them "close-up". The five slides it comes with are fine as an introduction as to what can be seen with this tool - right out of the box. Don't forget to invest in a good slide making kit. That's when your child real educational adventure begins!
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satisfied by Jenn (NY)  4 Stars
January 28, 2009
I did read most of the reviews and had some reservations about this microscope. The microscope arrived within the promised delivery date and all screws and parts where they were suppose to be. I'm very happy with the overall microscope, my son is nine years old and seems to enjoy it very much.
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Microscope review by Mary Saul 5 Stars
January 20, 2009
Was very pleased with our purchase. Our 11 year child drove right into Christmas morning and it is still not broken! I couldn't be happier. It is not cheap looking in any means. All he wanted was a microscope but I didn't want to dish out big bucks in case he didn't use it. So I went with a medium value and feel like we got so much more.
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