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Smithsonian Microscope Kit
SKU
024133
Grade 3-AD
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
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Description
This is a fun little kit for young ones who want to start using a microscope. The set includes a plastic microscope and plenty of plastic accessories scalpel, spatula, stirring rod, tweezers, test tube w/ cap, Petri dish, pipette, specimen vials, 3 prepared slides, 6 blank slides, 8 slide labels, 8 slide covers, slide storage case and instructions. The magnification is 150X, 450X, and 900X, but you won't get the viewing quality that you get with a higher quality scope. Viewing area is narrow and the light must be focused directly on the slide. Mom or dad may want to focus the scope to alleviate frustration for the child. Requires 2AA batteries, not included.
Publisher's Description of Smithsonian Microscope Kit
The Smithsonian Microscope Kit lets kids see objects at 150x, 450x and 900x magnification, so they can view them in extreme close-up detail. It's a fun way to get children interested in science and discovering the world around them. This kids' microscope kit includes various tools for collecting specimens, such as a scalpel, a pair of tweezers and a spatula. It also comes with a petri dish, blank slides and labels for viewing and organizing subjects. Ages 8 and up.
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Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Smithsonian |
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 042409222492 |
| Length in Inches: | 12.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 12.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 4.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.55 |
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