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Description
After an introductory PowerPoint on nanotechnology students are given a chance in groups to explore consumer products through an information sheet provided over available consumer products. After learning about products students can create a presentation for a particular product; test their product; or research a career in nanotechnology.
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Resources
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Files
Teacher's Guide40.99 KB
Student Worksheet23.8 KB
Career Activity41.08 KB
Nano Products Resource Guide63.45 KB
Introductory PowerPoint Script146.17 KB
Next Generation Science Standards100.36 KB
CD and DVD Information Sheet193.51 KB
Always Fresh Information Sheet74.27 KB
Blue Lizard Information Sheet93.28 KB
Toasty Feet Information Sheet779.43 KB
Eagle One Nanowax Information Sheet199.18 KB
MDMX Golf Balls Information Sheet238.31 KB
X-static Fabrics Information Sheet 189.24 KB
Flex-Power Information Sheet192.42 KB
L-Oreal Revitalift Information Sheet119.86 KB
Objectives
Nano Content Map
Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.
Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.
Nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering lead to new knowledge and innovations that weren't possible before.
Nanotechnologies—and their costs, utility, risks, and benefits—are closely interconnected with society and with our values.
Credits
Funding
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) funded by the National Science Foundation
Owning institution
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN); © 2006 Georgia Institute of Technology
Development Process
NISE Network products are developed through an iterative collaborative process that includes scientific review, peer review, and visitor evaluation in accordance with an inclusive audiences approach. Products are designed to be easily edited and adapted for different audiences under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license. To learn more, visit our Development Process page.
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