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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Inspired by Nanotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Introducing students to nanoscale in nature and in technology, a simple activity through which students create a colorful nanofilm using construction paper, nail polish, and a pan of water.
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Other

Try Nano: Applications: Applications of Nanotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses promising applications of nanotechnology to computing and processing technologies and to the consumer goods, materials and manufacturing, energy, and transportation industries.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: A Brief History of Small

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of nanotechnology and its applications is presented with specific examples. Photographs of nanotechnology applications along with the year of their implementation are also available.
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NASA

Ames Research Center: Center for Nanotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out these images of nanomaterials being created at NASA. Also learn about the research NASA is completing as well as how they plan to use this new technology in their labs.
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Other

Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
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Other

What Is Nanotechnology?: Talk to the Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how scientists are using nanotechnolgy to accomplish a variety of tasks. You can click on a scientist and they answer your question through audio.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Nano Tech: Insights Into a Nano Sized World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through two lessons and four activities, students learn about nanotechnology, its extreme smallness, and its vast and growing applications in our world. Embedded within the unit is a broader introduction to the field of material science...
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Nanobiotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can read this full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses nanotechnology and bionanotechnology issues.
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Other

Nanozone: Ask Nanobrain (Ten Questions and Answers About Nanotechology)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nanobrain answers ten fundamental questions about nanotechnology with words, pictures, and animation.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Magic Magnetic Fluid

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to a unique fluid--ferrofluids--the shape of which can be influenced by magnetic fields. This activity supplements traditional magnetism activities and offers comparisons between large-scale materials and...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is a Nanometer?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the nano-size length scale as they make measurements and calculate unit conversions. They measure common objects and convert their units to nanometers, giving them a simple reference frame for understanding the...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Magnetic Fluids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this fun, engaging activity, students are introduced to a unique type of fluid--ferrofluids--whose shape can be influenced by magnetic fields! Students act as materials engineers and create their own ferrofluids. They are challenged...
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Other

Nanozone: Save the Farm!

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive animation, with voiceover narration and clear diagrams, demonstrates how a type of nanotechnology called a microcantilever can be used to determine the presence of infectious agents in cow's milk.
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Next.cc

Next: Nano Technology

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about nanotechnology and why scientists are studying it by completing the three activities. Explore nanotechnology further by clicking on one of the numerous links provided.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? How to Carve With Light?

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore nanotechnology. The article discusses deep-etch lithography and three-dimensional micromachines. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
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TryEngineering

Try Engineering: The Power of Graphene

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this engineering lesson, learners learn about nanotechnology, graphene, and its electrical properties and applications. Teams of students test graphene to determine whether it is an electrical conductor or insulator, then develop...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Nano?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology. [3:26]
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University of Virginia

Uva Virtual Lab: Nanoscience Class Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginner level resource for studying nanoscience and nanotechnology. Find an exhaustive collection of virtual labs are contained in the syllabus.
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Other

University of California Television: When Things Get Small

For Students 9th - 10th
An entertaining video that explains the scale of nanometers as well as some of the innovative scientific work being done in the area of nanotechnology, including quantum tunneling and the creation of the smallest magnet ever known. [28...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Gerd Binnig

For Students 9th - 10th
Gerd Binnig co-developed the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) with Heinrich Rohrer. The STM allowed scientists entry into the atomic world in a new way and was a major advance in the field of nanotechnology. For their achievement,...
Article
Scientific American

Scientific American: Scoring With Buckyballs

For Students 9th - 10th
Buckyballs and nanotubes, two types of fullerenes, are being examined for potential in nanotechnology and nanoengineering.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: K. Eric Drexler

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and discoveries of K. Eric Drexler in this article. Learn how K. Eric Drexler is known for his discoveries in nanotechnology.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Robert Burrell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the first commercial application of nanotechnology developed by Robert Burrell.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Molecular Planetary Gears

For Students 9th - 10th
Observe the movements of a molecular planetary gear.

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