NISE Network product
Description
These 'Do It Yourself' Nano activities and experiments allow families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go! They are are designed to be done in the comfort of your own home. Each activity includes lists of widely available, inexpensive materials, step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations. Go ahead, give 'em a try!
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Morphing Butterfly (DIY)1.38 MB
Ready, Set, Fizz (DIY)1.05 MB
Gravity Fail (DIY)1009.7 KB
Gummy Shapes (DIY)1.65 MB
Mitten Challenge (DIY)1.45 MB
Mystery Sand (DIY)1.46 MB
Rainbow Film (DIY)1.66 MB
Invisible Sunblock (DIY)1.58 MB
Draw a Circuit (DIY)677.12 KB
See DNA (DIY)832.19 KB
Puzzle Blocks (DIY)1.72 MB
Smelly Balloons (DIY)1.25 MB
Egg Drop (DIY)692.67 KB
Mystery Shapes (DIY)697.92 KB
Space Elevator (DIY)608.83 KB
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Nano Content Map
Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.
Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.
Nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering lead to new knowledge and innovations that weren't possible before.
Nanotechnologies—and their costs, utility, risks, and benefits—are closely interconnected with society and with our values.
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Funding
Developed for the NISE Network with funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.
Development Process
NISE Network products are developed through an iterative collaborative process that includes scientific review, peer review, and visitor evaluation in accordance with an inclusive audiences approach. Products are designed to be easily edited and adapted for different audiences under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license. To learn more, visit our Development Process page.