Compound Microscopes – Elementary/Middle School

Suitable for use in elementary or middle school classrooms. For high school students, please see our “Compound Microscopes – High School” listing.

Picture of a Parco EPS series compound microscope

KIT DETAILS

Includes two Parco EPS Series Intermediate Compound Microscopes, suitable for use in elementary or middle school classrooms. For high school students, please see our “Compound Microscopes – High School” listing.

Each kit contains:

  • 2 microscopes, each with 4X, 10X and 20X objectives
  • 1 box plastic slides
  • 1 box plastic slide covers
  • 1 vial methylene blue stain
  • 2 sets of 6 prepared microscope slides (insects, animals, plants, tiny creatures, textiles, pollen & spores)
  • Lab manual

Teachers may supply:

  • Hay, grass cuttings, and/or algae
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Pond/natural water
  • Toothpicks
  • Interesting items to view under microscope (e.g. insects, flowers, fabric, seeds, feathers…)

HOW TO RESERVE

To request this kit, please complete our reservation form. This form includes details on equipment shipping, reservation logistics, and required training.