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Surface Area demonstration
In this activity, leaners explore how high surface area to volume ratio causes materials to behave differently by unfolding paper cubes, dropping alka-seltzer in water, and turning potatoes black with iodine.
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Aerogel
In this activity, learners see and interact with the nanomaterial aerogel and discover its unique properties.
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The Electric Squeeze
In this activity, learners explore piezoelectricity by making electric sparks, looking at molecular models, and listening to cheesy music from a greeting card.
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Exploring Nano & Society - Flying Cars
In this activity, learners imagine and build a flying car out of small foam pieces while having conversations about future technology.
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Mentos and Soda Explosion
In this stage presentation, learners experience a dramatic and messy demonstration on the effects of surface area.
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Treating Tumors with Gold 2009 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network that gathered visitors’ feedback to a stage presentation on research using nanoshells and infrared light in cancer therapy.
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Snowflakes: Nano at its Coolest
In this activity, learners watch videos of snowflakes growing, observe real ice crystals growing in a chilled chamber and that snowflakes are examples of self-assembled systems studied by nanoscientists.
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