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Nano & Society Posters

The "Nano & Society" poster series provide an entry point for exploring the relationship between nanotechnology and society. They can be displayed on their own, used to spark an open-ended conversation, or paired with suggested activities.
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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NanoDays kit
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Online Brown-Bag: The International Year of Light 2015 - What's Nano about Light? (Recorded)

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in December 2014 about the International Year of Light. In 2013, the United Nations proclaimed 2015 as the International Year of Light (IYL). More than 100 organizations from...

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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Five things worth knowing about nanoparticles and sunscreen video

The University of Michigan Risk Bites takes a look at five things it is worth knowing about nanoparticles in sunscreens. How safe are they?
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Linked Products
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A Little Bit of Sunshine

In this episode of O Wow Moments with Mr. O from the Children's Museum of Houston, Mr. O compares sunblock containing nanoparticles to ointment.
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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NanoSense - Activities

"NanoSense Activities" has 4 curriculum units to help high school teachers and students understand nanoscale science. Each unit includes background materials, directions and instructional materials. Units include: Size Matters - Introduction to Nanoscience, Clear Sunscreen - How Light Interacts with...
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Linked Products
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Exploring Products - Sunblock

Exploring Products - Sunblock (NanoDays 2011 and 2012)

"Exploring Products - Sunblock" is a hands-on activity comparing sunblock containing nanoparticles to ointment. Visitors learn how some sunblocks that rub in clear contain nanoparticles that block harmful rays from the sun. "Explore Science - Zoom info Nano Invisible Sunblock"...

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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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NanoDays kit
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