Macro, Micro and Nano Memory

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Overview

Description:

“Macro, Micro and Nano Memory” is a memory game that teaches visitors about the macroscale, microscale and nanoscale, the objects within those scales and the way we measure these objects.

Objectives

Big Idea:

Size matters: things in the world come in different sizes.

Learning goals:

Distinguish between the macro-, micro- and nanoscales.
Discover what types of objects are found in each scale.
Understand the units of measurement which are used for each scale.
Understand that there are many scales in the world, some which we can’t see with our eyes.

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.

Owning institution:

Children's Museum of Houston

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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

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Macro_Micro_and_Nano_Memory_Final_Lesson_Plan.doc

concentration_cards_small_07_14.pdf

concentration_cards_big_07_14.pdf

Macro, Micro and Nano Memory

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