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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network

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Intro to Nano video

In this video, learners get a broad overview of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by nanoscale science, and dives into the super tiny scale of nanotechnology.
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The Future of Computing

In this stage presentation, learners are asked to consider how smaller, faster, better computers in the future might impact their lives after a short presentation.
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What Happens in a Nano Lab?

In this 3-minute video, a child narrative introduces a tour of nanotechnology lab.
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How Small is Nano? video

In this 3-minute video, the viewer goes on an adventure of scale from the macrosize to the microsize to the nanosize!
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Scanning Electron Microscope of Synthetic Gecko Tape

Biomimicry: Synthetic Gecko Tape through Nanomolding

In this long activity, learners make a synthetic gecko tape with micron sized hairs that mimics that behavior of the gecko foot.
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Large blue and orange desk interactive exhibit with a computer that allows participants to find more information on nanoscience

Nano Buzz exhibit

An exhibit that was part of the Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal? exhibition that is a web-based kiosk featuring exhibit-ready access to current nanoscale science, technology and engineering and emerging research in the news.
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Snapshot of a Nanosilver presentation slide

Nanosilver: Breakthrough or Biohazard?

In this stage presentation, learners are guided through questions about our use of nanosilver.
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Combined Zoom Poster: Everything Is Made of Atoms - Butterfly, Bloodstream, Computer Chip

This poster features zooms into three familiar objects - a human heart, a butterfly's wing, and a laptop computer.
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two learners stretch across a large mat that have various icons related to nanotechnology

Exploring Size - StretchAbility

In this activity, learners use a "hands and feet-on" game that explores the different sizes of things in the world.
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Macro, Micro and Nano Stretch-Ability

In this activity, learners use a fun, hands AND feet on game to explore objects on several different scales.
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