10 must-see things to look at under a microscope for kids and curious minds. Heather Barker. Thu, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM UTC. 11 min read.

This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world : Goats and Soda The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too.

The paper microscope, invented a decade ago, ... Under her watchful eye, over the next 20 minutes, the children rush about, looking for specimens to view through their microscopes.