Doing more with your Microscopes

Explore activities, guides, and support tools to make the most out of microscopes in your classroom labs.

We offer a wide variety of different types of microscopes as well as parts, accessories, prepared slides and live organisms that can make teaching science easier!

Compound Microscopes

Compound microscopes are used to view slide-mounted, microsized specimens that are thin enough to allow light to pass through them.

Stereomicroscopes

Stereomicroscopes are used to observe unmounted, macro-sized specimens that are too thick to allow light to pass through them.

Digital Microscopes

Compound microscopes are used to view slide-mounted, microsized specimens that areOur digital microscopes are perfect for classrooms as they mesh with other technology such as tablets and laptops allowing students to make videos or create images of what they are studying. thin enough to allow light to pass through them.

Field Microscopes

Field microscopes are portable and simple to use on the go. Rugged enough to use outside of the classroom, these microscopes are ideal for observing specimens found in the natural world around us.

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Microscope Lab Skills

Help your students become familiar with microscopes in the lab. Explore our helpful resources including an instructional handout, classroom poster and video demonstration.

Microscope Service

What Carolina Offers

Parts are in stock and we provide top-of-the-line repair and reconditioning. Our expert repairs are at a reasonable cost. Call the Microscopes Department at 800.227.1150 for an estimate and options regarding repair and instructions for shipping if needed.

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Our microscope slides are expertly prepared right her at Carolina. We have microscope slides and sets for any grade.

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