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Make Your Own Microscope STEM Science Kit

AU$49.50 inc GST

Build it. Explore it. Discover how it works! 🔬 Kids can build their very own working wooden microscope while exploring the science of lenses, light and magnification. Designed for children aged 7+, this hands-on STEM project combines science and engineering with the satisfaction of building something they can actually use.

Build • Experiment • Discover • Age 7+

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Make Your Own Microscope 🔬

Turn curious kids into young scientists with our Make Your Own Microscope STEM Science Kit.

Designed for children aged 7+, this hands-on project lets kids construct their own wooden microscope before using it to explore the world around them.

Building the microscope introduces children to important STEM concepts including light, lenses and magnification, while the construction process develops practical engineering and problem-solving skills.

🔍 Build, Learn & Explore

As children assemble their microscope, they can discover how its different parts work together and learn how a microscope helps us see objects in greater detail.

Once the build is complete, the fun doesn’t stop. Kids can use their finished microscope to investigate different objects and begin exploring science for themselves.

This project helps develop:

  • 🔬 Understanding of microscopes and magnification
  • 💡 Knowledge of light and lenses
  • 🛠️ Practical construction and engineering skills
  • 🧠 Problem-solving and logical thinking
  • ✋ Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
  • 🌱 Curiosity about science and the world around us

Perfect for STEM learning, school holiday activities, homeschooling, weekend projects or science-loving kids.

Recommended age: 7+
Project: Make Your Own Microscope
Learning areas: Science • Technology • Engineering • Optics