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Zoomy – Handheld Digital Microscope

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Here at Science Sparks we are always on the look out for great new STEM resources and so were thrilled when Learning Resources sent us their new microscope to test

 

Zoomy is a brilliant, easy to use all-in-one handheld digital microscope which allows children to view objects close up.
Zoomy handheld microscope
Zoomy has 54x  magnification allowing children to see lots of detail even in everyday objects. Can you guess what these are?
Close up of a tea towel
apple under a mciroscope
Paperclip under a microscope
Installing the software was very quick and easy, and then all we had to do was plug the microscope into the USB slot on my laptop and it was ready to use.

 

You can focus Zoomy by turning the top half and pressing the silver button on the top to take a photo or video. My 5 year old managed to use Zoomy with very little assistance from me and was intrigued by how different everything looked close up. She spent a very long time collecting things to observe, and asking us to guess what they were. You can see from the photos above how good the focussing and photo quality is.

 

All in all we have really enjoyed using Zoomy to investigate objects around our house and would definitely recommend to parents and teachers. Zoomy is a great addition to our collection of STEM resources.

 

Zoomy can be used with an interactive whiteboard for whole class discovery or with a computer, laptop, projector or interactive whiteboard via USB

handheld microscope

  • Features:
    • 640 x 480 pixels
    • VGA CMOS sensor
    • 4 LED lights
    • 2 head adaptors
  • Microscope measures 6.5cm H x 6.5cm W
  • Features multilingual packaging
  • Compatible with PC and Mac – software comes on a disc included or can be downloaded from the Learning Resources website.

Zoomy in green is available from Amazon and blue from Learning Resources.

Photos above are: tea towel, end of an apple, paperclip

Learning Resources kindly sent us Zoomy to review

Safety Notice

Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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