Disclosure: I received a Smartscope sample to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
My oldest daughter has always been a big fan of science. From an early age she was interesting in things that were different from girls her age. She loved her rock collecting projects for school and she loved going to the zoo to check out the snakes. On top of everything else, she used to love to watch the Mythbusters as they showed why certain things worked and others didn’t. Even as young as 6 she was asking if we could buy her a telescope and a microscope.
With just one click, your smart phone or tablet becomes a microscope! You can use your smart phone or tablet to explore the amazing world of microscopics with Smartscope! Explore water, sand, feathers, leaves, as well as insects from your own environment, up close and personal. The included poster offers more engaging objects to magnify, plus fun facts about each one. You’ll be able to scope out cool objects in minute detail, then email them to your friends! Includes removable light source, sliding object tray, as well as two levels of magnification.
No Special Preparation Required
Place the object under the Smartscope and activate the camera function on your smartphone as well as tablet. No app download needed. That’s all there is to it! And the beauty of the ‘Smartscope’ is that kids can carry it around with them, thanks to a travel bag which makes the kit ideal for outdoor use. By using the camera function on their smartphone or tablet, kids can share their ‘Smartscope‘ discoveries with friends as well as stream their finds directly to the television (with a proper streaming device). Discover the micro cosmos and make the invisible visible!
Kids Gain Practical Experience With The Smartscope
An effective teaching tool, this kit includes explanations that detail not only how to complete each experiment, but also how each one works. Many experiments also include background knowledge and an invitation to answer the question, “What Do You Think?” The booklet includes definitions of all included components as well as a glossary, so users can learn and understand what each part does. Recommended for kids ages 8+science
paula schuck says
My kids would love this! So much fun. Ravensburger has some excellent products. We love their puzzles too.
kristen visser says
oh wow! now this is cool and so educational too! my kids are too young for this yet but a great thing to keep in mind
jan says
we had been thinking of a microscope, but i think this may be better for him
Silvia D says
my daughter would really like this! She just loves science! Ravensburger sure has some really great products!
Jess M says
This is so cool! I need to get this for my friend’s son…he is a little scientist!
Lynda Cook says
This looks pretty cool and a great way for the kids to explore and and it’s pretty awesome that they use a phone or tablet!!
Debbie White Beattie says
This is such a great idea and it’s a great way to encourage kids to explore the sciences
Melanie borhi says
I used to love science growing up i think this is a great gadget for helping kids explore using science related theme.
Wanda Bee says
What a great gift idea!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
Children would love the The Smartscope and I’d insist on having a go myself, this looks like a lot of fun. 🙂
kathy downey says
I think this would be very educational ,looks like loads of fun !
Janet M says
She would absolutely love this. We have a small magnifier for her, but this is great.
wend hutton says
this would be fun and educational for the kids
nicolthepickle says
This is really neat. We don’t have a smartphone, but I can see them getting a lot out of this.
Dandi D says
My son really loves science, so I think he would really enjoy this!
Cheryl MacPhail says
This looks like a cool kit. Our daughter would sure enjoy it.
Amanda Fontaine says
I used to have something like this as a little girl and I could play with it for hooooours… I love it.
Linda says
This is fantastic for kids. I remember I loved playing with my microscope when I was little.
Judy Cowan says
Now this would make a neat gift. And I love that it encourage learning while having fun, win-win!
Laurie P says
something different and new!
Maria Vaiaso says
Both my 12 year old and 4 year old would LOVE this!
Rebecca H says
OMG! this looks awesome! thank you for making me aware, my girls would love this!