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Investigate Your World With Smartscope!

March 23, 2016 By Ashley 9 Comments

Get ready to investigate your world with Smartscope! This new Science X toy from Ravensburger allows you to turn your smart device into a microscope and it is super cool!

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The Smartscope is portable, durable, and allows your children to experience science in an awesome way.  It is less expensive than a traditional microscope and since it can travel, you can take the learning on location.

Just about everything you need to get started comes in the box. It also requires a smart device and 3 AAA batteries not included. 

  • Base Plate, Housing
  • 2 Dials
  • Dial Shaft
  • Lens Holder
  • Object Tray
  • 2Magnifying Lenses
  • 2 Object Tray Rails
  • Lighting Window
  • Foam Plate
  • Lighting Unit
  • Screwdriver
  • 4 Screws
  • Tweezers
  • Petri Dish
  • Pipette
  • ObjectHolder
  • Cover Plate
  • Tablet Support
  • Pouch
  • 33โ€ x 23โ€ Poster
  • 2 Stickers
  • Detailed Instruction Manual

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Ravensburger Science X Smartscope, Smartscope, Science Activities for kids, Homeschool science, Science for kids

Spring has sprung (finally) and everything is blooming. My daughter could not wait to try out the Smartscope to view some beautiful flowers she found on our trip to the park. I'm not a flower expert but these fell off of one of the local trees and I'm thinking it might be a cherry blossom. Whether it is or not, it looks beautiful up close. We could see the details of each petal, stamens, and other parts of the flower.

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The Science X Smartscope uses your devices existing camera, no app required.

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Quiz: Where are the sepals located on a flower? Bonus points if you don't use Google! 

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And the allergy sufferers all exclaim look at all that pollen! 

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Studying a water droplet was an activity we found in the manual. My daughter wants to magnify pond water next to see how it varies in composition from our tap water. 

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In the words of my son, the water looked like Outer Space! It was also nice to see our drinking water look clear and clean.

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The included poster and instruction manual offer some great ideas to start with. From outside to inside the house there is a lot to discover. Journey outdoors with your Smartscope to study parts of insects, soil, plants, and more. Back inside, check out what a penny looks like or how magazine photos are comprised of thousands of little dots of color. 

If you have a budding scientist, homeschool, or are curious about the amazing world around us, the Smartscope is for you. Pick it up in time for Easter or just because at a store near you or order online Ravensburger.com.

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Thank you to Ravensburger for sending us the Science X Smartscope. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Avatar for Robin Rue (@massholemommy)Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    March 23, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    That is crazy cool. My boys would love that.

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Gloria @ Homemade & YummyGloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    March 23, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    Wow I know a little girl who would love getting this for a Christmas present!!

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  3. Avatar for Lois Alter MarkLois Alter Mark

    March 23, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    This is awesome! What a great way to make science fun!

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  4. Avatar for KeikilaniKeikilani

    March 23, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Science was my favorite subject. I am excited for all the experiments my kids will be wanting to do! What a fun kit.

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  5. Avatar for BriBri

    March 23, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    This would be a great fun and creative way for my little cousins to explore nature up close. Since spring is here, I know they will be able to find all sorts of things to view.

    Reply
  6. Avatar for AmandaAmanda

    March 24, 2016 at 12:25 am

    This is definitely going on our homeschool wishlist!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Liz MaysLiz Mays

    March 24, 2016 at 1:00 am

    What a great way to keep stretching little minds. I think it’s totally neat!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for Tonya CTonya C

    March 24, 2016 at 8:59 am

    What a cool toy! My kids would certainly love this and just in time for spring when they can get outside and look at things in nature!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Mama to 5 BLessingsMama to 5 BLessings

    March 24, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Wow that is awesome! I so want this for our homeschooling. We love doing nature walks and outdoor studies this would be an amazing tool to have!

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