3x Slide Out Magnifier

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You can buy this tool from Carson. The anticipated price range is Less than $20.

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Description

Use this magnifying glass to view with 3x magnification. A built-in LED light allows for use in poorly lit areas.


3x magnification, requires 3 AAA batteries to operate the LED.
This tool is recommended for lending libraries.
Used by these projects Biodiversity PEEK, iNaturalist, Nature's Notebook, Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program, OPAL Soil and Earthworm Survey, Seagrass-Watch, Creek Freaks - Engaging Youth in Water Quality, Wisconsin's Water Action Volunteers, River Bug Hunts
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Use considerations Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.).
Size & weight Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube.
Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz)
Expected lifetime Should last more or less forever
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Biology, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial, Insects & Pollinators
Tool updated Dec. 30, 2017, 3:05 p.m.