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(EN) The young scientists' first microscope! They'll learn to love and
(EN) The young scientists' first microscope! They'll learn to love and
enjoy science by observing nature close-up.
enjoy science by observing nature close-up.
The microscope has been designed to encourage children to study the
The microscope has been designed to encourage children to study the
life of animals and plants in their natural habitat. We promote care
life of animals and plants in their natural habitat. We promote care
and respect towards all living things and we ask the kids to return the
and respect towards all living things and we ask the kids to return the
specimens to their habitat after they have studied them. This will
specimens to their habitat after they have studied them. This will
contribute towards achieving a more humane and respectful world and
contribute towards achieving a more humane and respectful world and
help preserve our environment's delicate ecosystems.
help preserve our environment's delicate ecosystems.
Parents please take note:
Parents please take note:
This observational instrument is the first portable microscope which
enables kids to observe live insects and other specimens while
encouraging young scientists to accept take responsibility for all living
things.
It can be used indoors, like a conventional microscope, or outdoors,
using the removable microscope (1.A).
It also includes a separate incubator where the kids can cultivate their
own specimens and carry out simple experiments. We encourage you
to share your values with your children and promote respect for all
creatures on the planet.
1. Contains:
1. Contains:
A. 1 Removable microscope for field work
B. 1 Microscope base
C. 1 clip
D. 2 Observation/incubation containers with lids
2. Set up:
2. Set up:
The microscope has between 20x and 50x magnification, a portable
sight for field work and an incubator for cultivating organisms.
2.1. Ask an adult to help you collect small, harmless insects
(glow-worms, ants or worms) or other interesting living specimens
and place them in the incubator (one insect in each container).
The insects will get air through the small holes in the lid.
2.2. Choose a jar and place it in the centre. Turn on the lights to see it
better.
2.3. Adjust the tube by moving it up and down until you can see the
insect through the lens. When you have it in focus, tighten the
screws.
To use the portable microscope outdoors, slide it up until it comes
off its base.
2.4. Place the foot of the base on a surface. The light works without
the base to use the microscope outdoors. You can observe living
things, such as flowers and rocks, without disturbing them. Adjust
the lens as described above.
If you want to see your own specimens grow, place them in the
container. You might have to turn on the light in the incubator to keep a
steady temperature.
EXPERIMENTS
EXPERIMENTS
• Observing insects
• Observing insects
You must ask an adult to help you collect insects so that you do not
choose any which might bite or sting.
1. You can collect glow-worms, ants, worms and similar insects and
place them in the observation containers. Take great care when you
lift them up. And remember, only keep them for a short time and
then return them to their natural habitat when you have finished
studying them.
2. Place the containers in the microscope and observe the insects.
You can look them up in a book and find out what insects they are.
• Watch yeast grow
• Watch yeast grow
What makes bread dough rise? If your answer was "yeast", you're
right, but, did you know that yeast is a living organism? When you take
The following table will help you observe insects:
Does it have a hard shell?
Does it have antennae?
What colour is it?
it out of the packet it doesn't look like a living thing at all - just dry
grainy powder. But, if you observe it closely, you will change your
mind.
You will need:
1 Packet of dried yeast (you can buy it in the supermarket)
5 Teaspoons of honey
1 Empty, clean, 230g cup with a lid
1 Dropper
Water
Fill the cup 2/3 full of water. Dissolve 5 teaspoons of honey in the
water and add ¼ of the packet of yeast. Place the lid on the cup and
leave it in a warm place for 48 hours.
Take the dropper and place a few drops of the yeast mixture in the
container. Place the container in the holder, turn on the lights and
focus the microscope. You'll see small shoots growing out of the yeast
cells.
You can keep the remaining yeast in the observation container and
leave it in the incubator with the light on to maintain the temperature
until the next observation.
• Watch moss grow
• Watch moss grow
Moss is a smooth, velvety plant which lives on the forest floor and in
some gardens. Moss grows slowly, and some people gather it from the
forest to help it spread.
Now, you can "rescue" moss from cracks in the pavement or waste
land and transplant it into a safer environment.
You will need:
A small sample of moss
½ Teaspoon of sugar
Real cream
Electric beater
Place a little earth and a small stone in the container and put it to one
side. Ask an adult to help you place a handful of moss in the electric
beater. Add ½ teaspoon of sugar and 340 g of cream.
Use the beater to mix all the ingredients well.
Spread a thin layer of the mixture over the earth and the rock in the
observation container.
Replace the lid, place the container in the incubator and turn on the
light. Don't water the experiment. You will soon get some soft moss
which you can plant in your garden.
• Studying Protozoa
• Studying Protozoa
You will need:
Dry grass
A few leaves (dry if possible)
Water from the tap
A few grains of uncooked rice
Place the dry grass and some leaves in the container. Add a little
water and put the lid on. Place the container in the incubator and turn
on the light. Leave it to rest for a few days. You will see that the grass
and leaves start to decay and that a green film forms on the water. Add
7 grains of rice to the mixture. Now, the organic matter in the container
will also contain single cell animals called "protozoa", which you can
see under the microscope.
The protozoa, like the rice, can live apart from the vegetation in the
container. After you have observed the protozoa you should discard
the mixture and wash the container carefully because it might give off
an unpleasant smell.
Other living cells you can observe:
A thin layer of cork, onion skin, leaves, real cotton fibres, even a
human hair can give you a close-up view of how everyday objects are
made of minute cells.
Does it have wings?
Does it have legs? How
P.3
Can you identify this
many?
insect with the help of this
information?
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