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We have both digital and compound microscopes for you to borrow and use with your class. Please follow the directions below in order to check out the microscopes.
We have both digital and compound microscopes for you to borrow and use with your class. Please follow the directions below in order to check out the microscopes.
Zoomy 2.0 Digital Microscope
Zoomy 2.0 Digital Microscope
1) Please watch the video (right) in order to see how to work the Zoomy microscope. It's about 5 minutes long.
2) Once you get the microscopes, you will need to go to this website to download the software to use the microscope. Scroll down to the Product Description and download the version you need. Make sure you are on the computer you are going to use the microscope with!
3) If it asks you for an Admin Password - below is the Workaround!
On the Student Computers: open the Camera App, click the Camera icon on the top left and it should switch from the front facing Webcam to the plugged in Zoomy 2.0. Then you should be able to use it with no problem. If they need to take pictures, they may have to click the camera button on the computer rather than the Zoomy, but you should still be able to take pictures.
Inside the box - 1 microscope (USB cord attached), 2 covers, 1 instruction manual
Shown: Cover attached - you MUST use this - just place on and twist.
Shown: Microscope with cover attached - we're ready to go!
USB Connected - Light will come on and stay on while connected to computer.
Elementary Compound Microscope
Elementary Compound Microscope
This is your basic compound microscope, good for Elementary and Middle school students.
4X, 10X, 40X(R) magnification, achromatic objectives
10X wide-field eyepiece with pointer, mounted at 45°
Revolving triple nosepiece with positive click stops
Adjustable stage stop to prevent slide damage
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Microscope Slides
Microscope Slides
Along with the Microscopes, you can also request a set of blank slides you can use (and cover slips)- if you haven't used them before, here are some helpful videos!
How to make a wet mount slide video (2 min)
How to prepare and observe a microscope slide video (2:30)
You will need to return them cleaned. Simply wash with warm water and soap, and dry with a towel.
There are also sets of Prepared Slides to borrow (see list to the right).
These can be used for the Digital microscope as well, but are really for the Compound microscope.
Ready to check out? Awesome! Go to the CHECKOUT ITEMS Page, fill out the form, and I'll be in touch!
Digital Microscopes are best used in pairs or triads. You may not check out more than 10.
🔬 Resources 🔎
🔬 Resources 🔎
LabelingPartsofaMicroscopeDiagram-1.pdfLabeling the Microscope
UsingMicroscopes-1.pdfWhat Do You See? (Compare/Contrast)
Microscope Journal Page.pdfMicroscope Journal Page
ScienceObservationTemplate-1.pdfDiscovering Objects with a Microscope
MicroscopeObservationsNoteTakingPage-1.pdfMicroscope Practice - drawing slides at 3 different magnifications
If you create or find (free to use) resources for us to share, please email it to me!
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