Saturday, December 3, 2011

.::Review & Giveaway::. GeoSafari® Talking Electron Microscope™


From the Manufacturer: 
View more than 180 amazing, up-close images with the Talking Electron Microscope. Zoom in and out and hear 5 fun facts about each image in Learning Mode—then switch to Quiz Mode and test your knowledge. Images include the human body, viruses and bacteria, plants, animals and other “stuff.” Grades 3+/Ages 8+. 60 amazing subjects with 2–3 zoomed images of each and 300 fun facts. Crystal clear high resolution LCD screen. 2 modes—Learning and Quiz. Requires 3 C batteries (not included). 

Polly's Thoughts:
I love science! I always have. I was very excited to get the chance to review this GeoSafari® Talking Electron Microscope™ from Educational Insights, and am very happy with the microscope!  The biggest plus is that there are no loose pieces.  The information and the slides are built right into the microscope!  Convenient, huh? The microscope's voice is very clear and easy to understand.  There are 180 images and 300 facts, which will keep a child (or a grown up) interested for a long time!  I love doing the quiz method and seeing who can get the most right!  

The microscope is lightweight.  Since I often have a house full of younger kids, I keep this high up on a shelf.  Being lightweight make it easy to pull out when we're ready to use it.  It also has volume control, which is ALWAYS a plus.


GIVEAWAY:
Educational Insights is giving one lucky Penny Pinching Polly reader their own FREE GeoSafari® Talking Electron Microscope™! Just fill out the form below for your chance to own your very own GeoSafari® Talking Electron Microscope™!


If you don't win, you can buy your own GeoSafari® Talking Electron Microscope™ on Amazon for just $54.99!

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*Educational Insights provided me with this item free of charge.  I gave my honest opinion of the item.


Posted by Penny Pinching Polly at 11:51 PM
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96 comments:

  1. sarahsmama1985December 4, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I like the Sprout and go window.

    Corrine

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  2. heatherDecember 4, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you for the chance.I like GeoSafari® Jr. Talking Microscope™

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  3. kvilleneuveDecember 4, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I like the Motorized solar system!!

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  4. Shyanna DavidsonDecember 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    GeoSafari Motorized Solar System is my favorite :)

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  5. Darlene schubertDecember 4, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I love the GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System. Not only do I think it would be neat to have as a night light but it would be education as well!

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  6. CallieDecember 4, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I like the bug scene investigator kit

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  7. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    rachael morris here, my favorite other product is the class room jeperdoy!! i think thats an awesome fun game and a graet way to learn while having fun! good luck everyone <3

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  8. lisalonglashDecember 4, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    The Sprout & Grow Window (http://www.educationalinsights.com/product/teachers/subject/science/sprout+-amp-+grow+window-trade-.do?sortby=&) is very cool! Great way to learn biology first-hand!

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  9. lavonnewhiteDecember 4, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    i think it would have to be Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game™

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  10. KyLeeDecember 4, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    i like Rain or Shine Daily Temperature Recording Charts

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  11. AnitaDecember 4, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    The Geosafari Laptop!

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  12. Laura MillerDecember 4, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I would love the Sneaky Snacky Squirrel for my daughter.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    flip tic tac toe!

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  14. CrystalDecember 4, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    The sneaky snacky squirrel game

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  15. Melissa BucklerDecember 4, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game! I think My little girl would have a blast with that!

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  16. Nicki GDecember 4, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    The telescopes.

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  17. HallieDecember 4, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I just know my little one would love the Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game!

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  18. Amanda KayesDecember 4, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    i like the motorized solar system

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  19. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    This is my favorite but also love the laptop!
    Lisa B
    BrunoDogg2@hotmail.com

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  20. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Space Faces game

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  21. Sarah ShortDecember 4, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    I really like the light writer!! :)

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  22. SonyaDecember 4, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I really like the Design & Drill® Power Tool Workshop or laptop

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  23. Arlene ADecember 4, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Any telescope!

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  24. Robin_ballDecember 4, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I like the classroom jeopardy

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  25. Melissa Frugal BurbankDecember 4, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    I like the Classroom Jeopardy Game! I wish there was a game like that when I was in school! lol!

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  26. melissa williamsDecember 4, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    GeoSafari® Ant Zone®

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  27. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    The globe! I really want that!

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  28. sindy murrayDecember 4, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I like the Design & Drill Take-Along Toolkit!
    smlionlamb at gmail dot com

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  29. JaneneDecember 4, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I like that Classroom Café Dining Play Set, my granddaughter would love it

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  30. BeckyDecember 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Buck,Buck, Moose game!

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  31. kristi martin shieldsDecember 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love the bunk digs t-rex.

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  32. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I like the Geo safari bugwatch Jr.

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  33. LaurenDecember 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I really like that Bean Bag Toss.

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  34. TiffanyDecember 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I like the "On the go" kits. My kids love science!

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  35. Betty RobertsDecember 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    i love the sneaky snaky squirrel game

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  36. tiffanyDecember 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    now this would be awesome...:-)

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  37. Amy WDecember 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    The Sprout & Grow Window is cool!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I like the Design & Drill® Activity Center. Cool! Carli
    cjkcoupon at gmail dot com

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  39. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    the solar system my son would love debra affrunti

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  40. jessica smithDecember 4, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Buck buck moose

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  41. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    mystery rock for geology on their site

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  42. octoberthingsDecember 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I love the USA Foam Map Puzzle!

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  43. tessthescrapperDecember 4, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Math Whiz for one granddaughter and Blurt for the other one.

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  44. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I like the GeoSafari® Tuff Cam. MY son is definately an adventurer and this would be perfect for him to record the world as he sees it :)

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  45. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Design & Drill® Power Tool Workshop

    Ann Fudge Cluck
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  46. atabanana29December 4, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Smenicals!!! My kids love those!

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  47. Brooke Adkins_kirkDecember 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I like the whole Hot Dots line! That's such a neat concept for teaching! ~Brooke Kirk~

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  48. Sherry FowlerDecember 4, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Blurt

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  49. Celia NickelDecember 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    PlayBrix™ Cardboard Building Bricks, Set of 54 Assorted would be my choice! We had these when I was a child and I would love my son to have a set.

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  50. Sharon OverallDecember 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    The PLAYFOAM!!! So fun!

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  51. Sharon OverallDecember 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    The PLAYFOAM!!! So fun!

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  52. Renea PikeDecember 4, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I like the classroom cafe dining set

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  53. DanaDecember 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    The motorized solar system is nice. dmatthews38751@yahoo.com

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  54. Janet JacksonDecember 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    see and solve fraction calculator

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  55. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I like the Math Facts Modular Flip Charts
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  56. JessicaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I like the hot dots getting ready for school set

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  57. anitais07December 5, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    One of my favorites is the "make a mask" kit! But there is lots of cool stuff!

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  58. KimberlyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    GreenThumb Classroom Greenhouse looks cool

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  59. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Sarah Banes sbanes926@yahoo.com
    I love this site its so awesome...bt I liked the Design & Drill® Activity Center I think my little guy would love this )

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  60. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    There are so many items I found that my boys would LOVE!!! The hot dots are really neat:)jenniferkcq@yahoo.com Jennifer Miller

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  61. angesjearl2011December 6, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    the blurt game! Thank you for the chance to win! Angel Shearl

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  62. MartyMommaDecember 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    the GeoSafari® Ant Zone!

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  63. JessikaDecember 6, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    http://www.educationalinsights.com/product/parents/subject/early+learners+--38-+preschool/imaginative+play/school-quality+stethoscope.do?sortby=& Love Love Love this my kids always try to play with my moms :)

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  64. Lee BlackDecember 6, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I like the talking globe at Educational Insights

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  65. PeggyDecember 6, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    sprout and grow window

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  66. WhitneyDecember 6, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    I like the play foam

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  67. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I like Classroom Jeopardy Game! That would have been so great back when my oldest was in scholars bowl for the team to practice with and now it would just be family fun night.

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  68. Emma KesnerDecember 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    LOTS of great stuff over there. :) My son would love the GeoSafari® Buried Treasure Egyptian Dig.

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  69. Robin MurphyDecember 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    They have lots to pick from, but I love the playbrix bricks.

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  70. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I really like the Quiz Shark

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  71. JoellaDecember 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System

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  72. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    My favorite game is Speed Grammar :-)
    Thank you so much for the giveaway!

    (Fiona N - iceyogurt)

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  73. Liese2December 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I like the Hot Dots. My daughter would love that

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  74. SWEEPINGMOMMADecember 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Classroom Café Dining Play Set

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  75. TDecember 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I like the motorized solar system!

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  76. alenaDecember 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I like the Sprout and go window.

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  77. Martha BoismierDecember 9, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    This and the
    GeoSafari® Laptop - Ages 8 & up Edition

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  78. AJDecember 9, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    The motorized solar system.
    iheartcoupons4 at gmail.com

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  79. SherryDecember 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    picture perfect

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  80. Jessica S.December 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I really like versa pegs!

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  81. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    smenciles...I love them...root beer is awesome!!!!

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  82. SarahDecember 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love the GeoSafari® Motorized Solar System my kids love solar system things this would be a great gift!

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  83. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I like the Sneaky Squirrel Game.

    Tracy Muire Hamill

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  84. OneMomsMoxieDecember 10, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Blurt sounds like a fun family game!

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    Are You Word Wise!!!

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    I really like the Design & Drill Power Tool Workshop

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    I like The GeoSafari Motorized Solar System!

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  88. ErinDecember 10, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Everyday Uses Rock & Card Set

    ohradishes44

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    Love this and the motorized solar system. Cool stuff!

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