Exploring Materials - Hydrogel (NanoDays 12, 13)

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Overview

Exploring Materials - Hydrogel (NanoDays 12, 13)

Description:

"Exploring Materials - Hydrogel" is a hands-on activity in which visitors discover how a super absorbing material can be used to move a straw. They learn that hydrogels can be used on the nanoscale in a similar fashion to manipulate tiny structures.

Objectives

Big Idea:

The way a material behaves on the macroscale is affected by its structure on the nanoscale.

Learning goals:

The way a material behaves on the macroscale is affected by its structure on the nanoscale.

NISE Net Content Map:

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.

Universal design:

Repeat and reinforce main ideas and concepts.

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.

Credits

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.

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Standards

Physical science:

K-4: Properties of objects and materials

5-8: Properties and changes of properties in matter

9-12: Structure and properties of matter

Science and Technology:

K-4: Abilities of technological design

5-8: Abilities of technological design

9-12: Abilities of technological design

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Exploring Materials Hydrogel - Sign

Exploring Materials Hydrogel - Guide

Spanish files:

Exploring Materials Hydrogel - Sign (Spanish)

Exploring Materials Hydrogel - Guide (Spanish)

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Evaluations

NanoDays 2012 Report

The NanoDays 2012 Report summarizes NISE Network partner activities related to NanoDays 2012 events. Participant responses will be used by the NanoDays team to improve future NanoDays materials and resources. Other Network workgroups, such as the community workgroup, will also use this report to improve partner communication, products, and resources. Read more

Exploring Materials - Hydrogel (NanoDays 12, 13)

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