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With our Wentzscopes, which we use in our youngsters' Discovery Lab
(pre-k through about 2nd grade level), we use two different styles of
specimen holders.  Dry, flat specimens we have laminated along with a
label into ~3x5 inch cards.  These work pretty well for a range of
specimens.  We occasionally use a shallow Petri dish for looking at live
specimens in water.  

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Hi Everyone! 

 

We are preparing to install a Wentzscope in our public gallery, but have
not decided on a design for a specimen tray. I have seen sliding trays,
rotating trays, and scopes with no trays at all. I'd appreciate any and
all feedback from those of you who have experience with Wentzscopes -
what worked/did not work, what you wish you had tried, etc.  We already
have the scope mounted to a cabinet, so I'm just looking for advice on
how best to display specimens for public in a (relatively) high traffic
area.

 

Thank you!

Laura

 

Laura Diederick

Education Specialist

Smithsonian Marine Station

Fort Pierce, Florida 

 

772.465.3271  phone

772.465.3237  fax

 

www.sms.si.edu/SMEE

 

 


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