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Students explore current applications of nanotechnology in various industries, including medicine, space development, environmental protection, and defense. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students obtain an understanding of the term "nanotechnology" and how nanotechnology products be used. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read an online article to study the positive and negative aspects of nuclear energy, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. They conduct a debate on technology of the future. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students engage in a study of nanotechnology that is meant to be an enrichment to the already established chemistry curriculum of high school. They are encouraged to make connections to daily life. The lesson includes background information for the teacher. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the rapidly developing world of nanotechnology examining its benefits and dangers. They consider the relationships between science and technology at the "nano" level in the contexts of society, sustainable development and the public's right to know. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students explore nanotechnology. In groups of four, students wear oven mits and try to create an item made of Legos and then they do the same things without gloves. Students discover that nanotechnology allows students to create small items. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the relationships between technology and society. The class participates in a mock legislature in order to consider the effects of using nanotechnology on different parts of society. Roles are assigned and at the end of role play, class determines whether or not nanotechnology should be used. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the profile of a patient who has lung cancer, and determine the best way to administer a new drug for the lung cancer. They analyze a picture of the circulatory system, and in small groups brainstorm different ways that the medicine can be administered using a ferrofluid application of nanotechnology. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students explore the surface area to volume ratio in cellular respiration. While participating in an interactive lab experiment, they examine proportional surface area and discuss nanotechnology. Students observe the effectiveness of absorbing substances from its environment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and define nanotechnology and how nanotechnology products are being used in the development of new textiles for different industries. They demonstrate basic flaws found in the clothing industry today: shrink, fade, stain, etc. Full Review »
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