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Exploring Products - Nano Sand

Exploring Products - Nano Sand (NanoDays 2011)

"Exploring Products - Nano Sand" is a hands-on activity exploring how water behaves differently when it comes in contact with nano sand and regular sand. Visitors learn about the hydrophobic properties of nano sand. "Explore Science - Zoom info Nano...

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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Explore Science: Zoom into Nano kit
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Scientific Image - Water Droplet on Hydrophobic Sand

Photograph of drops of water sitting on a purple hydrophobic sand. The sand coated with a nano thin layer that makes it repel the water.
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Scientific Image - Water Droplets on Hydrophobic Sand

Photograph of drops of water sitting on a purple hydrophobic sand. The sand coated with a nano thin layer that makes it repel the water.
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Calendar of Seasonal Events and Holidays - STEM Throughout the Year!

Ideas for incorporating current science, engineering, and technology content into holidays, seasons, annual events, and special events: from STEM-themed events like National Chemistry Week and Astronomy Day to holidays like Halloween and Valentine's Day!
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Oil spill video screenshot 2 cups

Oil Spill Clean Up Simulation

"Nano sand" is a product that was originally invented to help clean up oil spills in water. Since the "nano sand" is hydrophobic, it does not let water molecules pass through. It does, however, let oil molecules pass through. When...
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Linked Products
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Exploring Products - Kinetic Sand

"Exploring Products - Kinetic Sand" is a hands-on activity in which visitors investigate and compare the properties of Kinetic Sand and regular sand. They learn that nanotechnology takes advantage of special properties at the nanoscale to create new materials.

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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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NanoDays kit
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DIY Nano activity

DIY Nano (printable PDF versions)

These 'Do It Yourself' Nano activities and experiments allow families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go! They are are designed to be done in the comfort of your own home...

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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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