Microscope Activity Kits

The RMS Microscope Activity Kit Scheme is completely free for all UK Primary Schools.

A Kit can be borrowed for an entire term and contains enough microscopes and resources for a whole class of children!

With 6 curriculum-mapped activities spanning both Key Stage 1 and 2, there are plenty of ways to bring microscopy to your classroom. You can even use the microscopes in your own science lessons, maybe you could take them on a minibeast hunt, or find out what's living in your pond!

We organise the delivery and collection of the Kits, all we ask is that you let us know how you got on!

You do need to be employed by the school to request a Kit.

Please note due to increasing popularity we are fully booked until Spring 2026 therefore not currently taking anymore application requests.

Microscope Activity Kits and Covid-19

The Microscope Activity Kits are intended to be used in small groups and a great deal of contact is required with equipment, in particular the eye pieces of the microscopes. There is a set of guidelines for safe use of the kits.

What is a Microscope Activity Kit?

Find out more about the RMS Microscope Activity Kit Scheme, our free science resource for Primary Schools.

Primary School Request a Microscope Activity Kit

Are you a UK Primary School looking to bring science to your classroom in an innovative way? Request one of our Microscope Activity Kits to borrow for a whole term completely FREE!

Home Educators Request a Microscope Activity Kit

Are you a UK Home Educator looking to bring science to your home classroom in an innovative way? Request one of our Microscope Activity Kits to borrow for completely FREE!

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RMS Microscope Activity Kit Feedback Form

Let us know how you got on with your RMS Microscope Activity Kit

Microscope Activity Kit Resource Library

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The Curiosity Box

The Curiosity Box creates and makes award-winning science and engineering boxes that deliver everything you need to nurture your child’s passion for discovery, experimentation and exploration.
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