Public engagement resources for the Monday April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
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Short Activities
Short activities are brief hands-on experiences lasting less than 15 minutes for small groups of people.
They are often presented at a table, cart, or demonstration space in a variety of settings such as a museum exhibit gallery, classroom, or other public or group setting. Multiple short activities can be combined to form a longer activity.
Oleophobic Surfaces - Anti-Graffiti Demo
In this activity, learners explore several surfaces that display oleophobic properties due to material science research at the nano scale.
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Exploring Nano & Society - Tell a Nano Story
In this activity, learners are inspired by picture cards to tell a story about nanotechnologies in the future.
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Future Builder
In this activity, learners build a tower representing a future community. Learners will discover how sustainability is a balance of economic, societal, and environmental efforts.
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Automata
In this activity, learners build an automaton, a moving mechanical device that imitates the movement of a human, animal, or other living thing.
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Buy It, Or Better Not?
In this activity, learners consider the costs, risks, and benefits of nanoparticles in various products.
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Step into the Shoes of Stakeholders training guide and materials
Professional development training tool to prepare scientific audiences to talk about public engagement around now & near-future brain research and technologies.
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DIY Sun Science App
DIY Sun Science for iPhones/iPads and Android devices is designed to make it easy for families and educators to learn about the Sun anywhere, anytime.
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I Spy Nano!
In this activity, learners try to find images of nano-related objects on a game board.
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Nano Around the World card game
In this activity, learners are asked to assume the role of their character to find nanotechnologies that might benefit them and reflect on the potential uses of nanotechnology across the globe.
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Exploring Tools - 3D Imaging
In this activity, learners use 3D glasses to discover what ordinary objects look like under magnification.
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