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Exactly how small is a nanometer? Scholars investigate the scale of a nanometer by measuring classroom objects and converting these measurements to nanometers.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the reference sheet as homework prior to the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to be able to efficiently multiply by powers of 10
- Activity requires rulers and objects to measure
Pros
- Includes reproducible student worksheets
- Pupils will appreciate hands-on nature of the activity
Cons
- Large amount of repetition from previous lesson (Exploring at the Nanoscale)