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.
Exploring the Universe: Static Electricity
In this activity, learners will discover how static electricity works by building a simplified tool that detects invisible forces on Earth and in space.
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Exploring Science Practices: Measure Up
In this activity, young learners and caregivers use measuring tools to investigate foundational scientific concepts like distance, mass, and volume. Try this with a toddler or preschooler!
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I Spy Nano! (NanoDays 2012)
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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Would You Buy That
In this stage presentation, learners explores social and ethical issues of consumer products from the past, present and future
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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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