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.
What am I? Mystery Cards
In this activity, learners guess everyday objects based on their images at the nanoscale.
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Vote Nano!
In this activity, learners will vote on different questions about nanotechnology with marbles in separate containers, and visualize how others have answered the same question.
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Exploring Size - Measure Yourself
In this activity, learners mark their height on a height chart and discover how tall they are in nanometers.
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Inkjet Printer
In this activity, learners explore how liquids behave differently at the small scale by examining how inkjet printers produce tiny, precise drops of ink.
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Nanotechnology: Small Science, Big Deal!
This longer activity combines multiple NanoDays activities with a companion side presentation about nanotechnology.
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Exploring Tools - Dress Up Like a Nanoscientist
In this activity, learners see what they would look like in a cleanroom suit and consider all the special gear that nanoscientists need to work in a very clean place.
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Calendar of Seasonal Events and Holidays - STEM Throughout the Year!
In this web page, learners are encouraged to seek out STEM activities and subjects throughout the year.
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Monster Mask
In this activity, learners create a mask with a special feature: an LED bulb that lights up.
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Molecules in Motion
In this activity, learners experiment with putting various objects in a small vacuum chamber and explore how the materials behave and change when the air in the chamber is removed.
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Exploring the Universe: Nebula Spin Art
In this activity, learners create their own colorful model nebula using paint and a spinner.
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