Do you have a microscope?

[igglet]

If so, what kind is it and do you like it?

I'm looking for a good quality microscope for science. I can't spent a thousand bucks, but I don't want the super cheap one that doesn't really work, either.

I'd like the microscope to last through high school, if possible.

How many magnification levels should I look for?

Any tips would be appreciated!

[Cookies4me]

I need to get one soon
But I know www.highschoolscience.com Sells on
then this company
http://www.homeschoolmicroscopes.com/

[Reason&Hope]

I just bought a new microscope for biology. The Apologia people suggested a particular microscope with 10, 40 and 400 magnification. The price was $200 and it's good quality.

You could get it directly through Apologia or you can get the same one, same price, through Rainbow Resource (http://www.rainbowresource.com)

[Wally]

Advice - don't by cheap if you have a child really interested in biology or medical science. A good one should be in the $200 range.

Check Educational & Fun or any science store.

You may have free access to one through your public school. (well - you already paid the taxes)

[lisaann]

I borrowed one from another homeschooling mom who isn't using it this year. I agree that the price of $200 is about right in getting a good one. The one that I'm borrowing was bought used from a school and is very nice. Keep your eyes open at the state homeschool fair as well. :thumb

[No2Flesh]

Although I would like a $200 microscope, the one I bought was about $30
and the things I could see living in my ponds algae was amazing.
Makes me want a good one, but it worked.

[Xian]

Check your local craigslist :) I looked on mine and there were 2 pages of microscopes for sale!

[RRuth]

I've done a lot of research into microscopes and found these to be some of the best for the money. This one in particular is pharmaceutical quality.

http://store.amscope.com/b100a-ms-usb.html

Even better, it can be hooked up to your computer and you can take pictures. For $100 less, you can have it without.

This is what I'm buying for my daugther's science projects.

Ruth