Lesson Plan

Exploring at the Nanoscale

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Nano-nano! Nanotechnology can seem like it's from another planet! After learning about this tiny technology, collaborative groups experiment with how smaller particles affect chemical reactions. They do this by immersing a whole and a crushed antacid tablet into equal amounts of water. Nanotechnology is a fascinating topic for your STEM curriculum.

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Pros
  • Informative handouts provide comprehensive background reading material
  • Richly detailed and colored lab sheets
  • Supports Next Generation Science Standards
  • Clearly incorporates math concepts, making it ideal for your STEM curriculum
Cons
  • Though the lesson states that it can be used for ages 8 - 14, high schoolers may need a more complex activity for exploring nanotechnology and the reading material may be too difficult for elementary schoolers