NanoLab + Fact or Fiction?
Summary
The Nanolab + Fact or Fiction? package combines the Nanolab and Fact or Fiction? components to form an exhibition that explores what is real and what is not in the world of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Learn about the conditions in real nanoscience labs, examine the clothing and tools used by nanoscientists, or dress up like a scientist yourself. Learn some of the myths about nanotechnology, discover what prevents those myths from becoming reality, and build your own nano robot.
Exhibit Objectives
Big Idea
Nanoscientists learn about and make things that are too small to see. Many real examples of nanotechnology do exist, but others (such as nanobots) are imaginary.
Learning goals:
- In nano labs, scientists learn about and make things that are too small to see.
- Many different scientists work in nano labs.
- Some nano labs are clean rooms.
- In clean rooms, scientists build with atoms.
- Scientists who work in clean rooms use special tools and equipment.
- Scientists who work in clean rooms wear special clothes.
- Nano is very, very small.
- Nanotechnology is real and can be found in applications such as clothing and sports equipment.
- Nanobots are not real and do not currently exist.
Exhibition Components
Fact or Fiction?
Fact or Fiction? is a component of the NanoLab+Fact or Fiction exhibition that employs graphic panels and constructible toy “nanobots” to teach visitors what’s real in nanotechnology, and what remains science fiction. Learn about the potential risks and benefits that could come with nanoscale robots, and the challenges that still prevent us from creating them. Build a toy nanobot—what could it do if it were real?NanoLab
Nanolab is a component of the Nanolab+Fact or Fiction exhibition, with separate activities and interactives aimed at a wide range of visitor ages. Nanoscientists use special devices and laboratories to build and manipulate materials on the nanoscale. Dress up like a scientist, or examine clothing and objects found in real clean room nanoscience laboratories. Watch a video on nanoscale research, play with interactive exhibits, or explore the resource area for materials on nanotechnology and the basics of nanoscale science.Universal Design
The following features of the program's design make it accessible
- Provide multiple entry points and multiple ways of engagement
- Provide physical and sensory access to all aspects of the program. Visitors can touch, see and hear different elements of the program.
To give an inclusive presentation of this program
No information available
Summary
The Nanolab + Fact or Fiction? package combines the Nanolab and Fact or Fiction? components to form an exhibition that explores what is real and what is not in the world of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Learn about the conditions in real nanoscience labs, examine the clothing and tools used by nanoscientists, or dress up like a scientist yourself. Learn some of the myths about nanotechnology, discover what prevents those myths from becoming reality, and build your own nano robot.
Exhibit Objectives
Big Idea
Nanoscientists learn about and make things that are too small to see. Many real examples of nanotechnology do exist, but others (such as nanobots) are imaginary.
Learning goals:
- In nano labs, scientists learn about and make things that are too small to see.
- Many different scientists work in nano labs.
- Some nano labs are clean rooms.
- In clean rooms, scientists build with atoms.
- Scientists who work in clean rooms use special tools and equipment.
- Scientists who work in clean rooms wear special clothes.
- Nano is very, very small.
- Nanotechnology is real and can be found in applications such as clothing and sports equipment.
- Nanobots are not real and do not currently exist.
Exhibition Components
Fact or Fiction?
Fact or Fiction? is a component of the NanoLab+Fact or Fiction exhibition that employs graphic panels and constructible toy “nanobots” to teach visitors what’s real in nanotechnology, and what remains science fiction. Learn about the potential risks and benefits that could come with nanoscale robots, and the challenges that still prevent us from creating them. Build a toy nanobot—what could it do if it were real?NanoLab
Nanolab is a component of the Nanolab+Fact or Fiction exhibition, with separate activities and interactives aimed at a wide range of visitor ages. Nanoscientists use special devices and laboratories to build and manipulate materials on the nanoscale. Dress up like a scientist, or examine clothing and objects found in real clean room nanoscience laboratories. Watch a video on nanoscale research, play with interactive exhibits, or explore the resource area for materials on nanotechnology and the basics of nanoscale science.Universal Design
The following features of the program's design make it accessible
- Provide multiple entry points and multiple ways of engagement
- Provide physical and sensory access to all aspects of the program. Visitors can touch, see and hear different elements of the program.
To give an inclusive presentation of this program
No information available
Permissions
Permissions pending.