Nanosilver

Surface area nanoscale science demonstration blowing fireball

Surface Area - stage presentation

This is a large group version of the Surface Area program. In this interactive stage presentation, audience members are measured in nanometers and demonstrate the effectiveness of "nano" silver in killing germs. Other highlights include a fireball that starts and...

Snapshot of a Nanosilver presentation slide

Nanosilver: Breakthrough or Biohazard?

In this stage presentation, learners are guided through questions about our use of nanosilver.

model of a blue fish with a metallic ring around its waist

Big Fish, Little Fish

In this activity, learners investigate biomagnification through a short visual demonstration followed by an interactive game.

Educator on stage showing nano pants hydrophobic properties

Nanotech and Consumer Products

In this stage presentation, learners consider the potential environmental and health risks of using nanotechnology in consumer products.