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Big vs. Little - Macro to Micro Lesson 3 Lesson PlanBig vs. Little - Macro to Micro Lesson 3 Lesson Plan
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National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
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1st - 3rd
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Year
2012
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Big vs. Little - Macro to Micro Lesson 3

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A nanometer is the approximate distance your fingernail grows in one second. Hard to visualize, isn't it? The third of a five-part lesson on scale seeks to help learners understand the size of the nanoscale of measurement. Using examples and demonstrations, the lesson compares the measurements to concrete ideas.

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Concepts

nanoparticles, nanotechnology, nanometers

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils convert the measurement of an object to nanometers
  • Hold a discussion about the reason scientists need the nanoscale of measurement

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  • Allow time to collect and prepare materials in advance

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