Nanotechnology: Small Science, Big Deal!

TYPE: Long Activities
AUDIENCE: Ages 7 - Adult
TOPIC: Nanotechnology
This longer activity combines multiple NanoDays activities with a companion side presentation about nanotechnology.
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DESCRIPTION

"Nanotechnology: Small Science, Big Impact!" provides an overview of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, and includes a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations. This program combines multiple shorter hands-on activities and slide show introduction to nanotechnology:

  • Exploring Materials—Nano Gold (NanoDays 2012)
  • Exploring Forces—Static Electricity (NanoDays 2011 and 2012)
  • Exploring Properties—Surface Area (NanoDays 2008, 2009, 2010)
  • Exploring Structures—Butterfly (NanoDays 2012)
  • Exploring Materials—Graphene (NanoDays 2012)
  • Exploring Size—Ball Sorter (NanoDays 2012)

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  • Small science big deal table sign
  • girl examining vial of gold flakes in NanoDays Nano Gold activity
  • Two learners and one facilitator look at gold nanoparticles suspended in a solution which makes a red color
  • Small science big deal table sign
  • girl examining vial of gold flakes in NanoDays Nano Gold activity
  • Two learners and one facilitator look at gold nanoparticles suspended in a solution which makes a red color

DESCRIPTION

"Nanotechnology: Small Science, Big Impact!" provides an overview of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, and includes a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations. This program combines multiple shorter hands-on activities and slide show introduction to nanotechnology:

  • Exploring Materials—Nano Gold (NanoDays 2012)
  • Exploring Forces—Static Electricity (NanoDays 2011 and 2012)
  • Exploring Properties—Surface Area (NanoDays 2008, 2009, 2010)
  • Exploring Structures—Butterfly (NanoDays 2012)
  • Exploring Materials—Graphene (NanoDays 2012)
  • Exploring Size—Ball Sorter (NanoDays 2012)

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OBJECTIVES

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Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.

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.

Nanotechnologies—and their costs, utility, risks, and benefits—are closely interconnected with society and with our values.

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TYPE:
Educational Resources
AUDIENCE:
Ages 7 - Adult
LANGUAGES:
English Spanish
ADDITIONAL TOPICS: Engineering and Technology Nanotechnology Mathematics Measurement Physical Sciences Light and Optics Motion and Forces Materials Science Societal Topics Science and Society
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Credits

YEAR CREATED
2011
PROJECT
OWNING INSTITUTION

Sciencenter, Ithaca, NY

FUNDING

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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