Backyard Science

Age range
3+ | PreK+

Explore backyard biology, including both flora and fauna, with the Backyard Science STEM Kit.

Contents

  • Busy Bug Book by Ben Mantle and Fiona Watt
  • Real Bugs Discovery Kit
    • 12 Real Insects in Clear Acrylic
    • Magnifying Glass
    • Bug Tray
    • Full-Color Guide
  • Butterflies and a Spider Matching game by eeBoo
  • Life Cycles of a Monarch Butterfly Kits
    • 4 Lifesize Figurines
    • Factsheet
  • 2 GeoSafari® Jr. Bugnoculars
    • Safely observe bugs, flowers, leaves, and more up close with this transparent, lightweight, breathable container
  • 2 Magnifying Glasses
  • USB 2.0 Digital Microscope
    • Requires computer with software installed
  • Resource Binder

 

Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope

Features:

  • 2.0 Megapixels, up to 250x magnification (Final magnification corresponds to monitor size)
  • Uses a webcam chipset and sensor to support nearly any operating system and standard webcam software
  • Built-in LED halo light with brightness adjustment control
  • Flexible arm stand with observation pad includes graduated marks for easy measurement
  • Capacitive touch button to initiate image capture
  • Image, video, and time-lapse capture initiated from within the downloadable companion software
  • Software and Setup Instructions

 

This STEM Kit was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.