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The lovely people at Learning Resources got in touch recently and asked us if we\u2019d be interested in putting one of their microscopes through its paces. I was delighted to be able to try one out and see if it could live up to the children\u2019s high expectations! The boys have been keen to have a microscope for quite a while now but I wasn\u2019t sure if a child\u2019s microscope would really be up to the job and worth the expense.\"Micropro<\/a><\/p>\n

We got to try out the Micropro Microscope Set\u00a0selling at \u00a340.74 recommended for children 8-12 years.<\/p>\n

Setting Up The Microscope<\/span><\/h2>\n

The kit arrived and looked great, really professional, which the boys of course loved! They wanted to dive in straight away. Who isn\u2019t going to be itching to get their hands on specimen vials and a test tube!\"Micropro<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been years since I\u2019ve used a microscope and wasn\u2019t sure I\u2019d remember how to set it up but I needn\u2019t have worried. The set comes with a booklet that has a really clear step by step guide in it. I loved that the language used in it was really pitched at children and it meant that my 8 year old and 11 year old were able to read through and get the whole thing set up completely by themselves.<\/p>\n

The booklet also has lots of explanations about what all the different components are called and how to use them and like-wise each piece of the microscope itself too. I thought this was a great addition and got the children embracing the real scientific terms right from the start.\"Micropro<\/a><\/p>\n

What Levels Of Magnification Can Be Achieved On The Microscope?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The microscope comes with 2 different eye piece lenses that you can swap and 3 objective lenses (they\u2019re the ones near the object you\u2019re looking at) that you can rotate. These two sets of lenses work together to give you, what proved to be, an amazing range of magnification from X50\u00a0right up to a staggering X600\u00a0larger!<\/p>\n

The first things we looked at under the microscope were the three ready prepared slides that come with the set. This was a great starting point to get familiar with the different lens combinations it\u2019s possible to use. The children were delighted to be able to see the plant sample slides right down to a cellular level!\"Micropro<\/a><\/p>\n

I have to admit I had not believed that a children\u2019s microscope set would give such a great magnification. It really was a delightful surprise!<\/p>\n

Once the children were confident with how to use the microscope they went about finding their own things to get a close up look at and prepared their own slides too. One of our favourite slides so far was a sample of water that we took from a bucket that had been sitting in the garden for a couple of weeks. You would not believe what we saw in it. It was absolutely TEAMING WITH LIFE!<\/p>\n

It was one of those \u201cI\u2019m equally enthralled and grossed out\u201d moments! <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I only wish I could show you in a photograph!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What To Look At With A Microscope?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The children have already compiled a list of other things they want to try that they think might offer some more shock, horror, glee!<\/p>\n

\"Micropro<\/a><\/p>\n

Their list includes:<\/p>\n