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Public engagement resources for the Monday April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
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Image of the green Small Feel Nano magnet sheets

Exploring Tools - Special Microscopes

In this activity, learners use a flexible magnet as a model for a scanning probe microscope.
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NanoLab exhibit magnets being arranged into the work Nanolab

NanoLab exhibit

An exhibit that was part of the Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal? exhibition that explores how nanoscientists use special devices and laboratories to build and manipulate materials on the nanoscale
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Scientific Image - AFM Image of Polyethylene Plastic (false color)

Magnified image of polyethylene using an Atomic Force Microscope.
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Scientific Image - AFM Image of Polyethylene Plastic (black and white)

Magnified image of polyethylene in black & white using an Atomic Force Microscope.
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Illustration of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) probe tip

Scientific Image - Atomic Force Microscope Illustration

Illustration of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) probe tip.
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Photograph of scientist using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).

Scientific Image - Scientist Using an Atomic Force Microscope

Photograph of scientist using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).
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Exploring Tools - Transmission Electron Microscopes activity components including signs, activity materials and guides.

Exploring Tools - Transmission Electron Microscopes

In this activity, learners use a model of a transmission electron microscope to image an object by looking at its shadow.
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hand reaching inside box in Exploring Tools - Mystery Shapes NanoDays activity

Exploring Tools - Mystery Shapes

In this activity, learners use their sense of touch to investigate hidden objects.
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Poster illustration a zoomed image from graphene pencil line down to the molecular level

Zoom into a Pencil Line of Graphene with an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) - Illustration

This poster feature zoomed images of a pencil line down to the molecular level.
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Two children applying sunblock onto a slip of black construction paper

DIY Nano: printable PDF version

In this series of activities, families of learners can experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go!
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