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Nano Waterproofing Lesson PlanNano Waterproofing Lesson Plan
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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3rd - 12th
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Nano Waterproofing

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This lesson will make an impact, especially on scientist-athletes who may have an interest in waterproof clothing! Acting as materials engineers, they work collaboratively on waterproofing pieces of cotton fabric. This challenge is preceded by reading about nanotechnology and the hydrophobic effect. Expect an enduring effect on emerging engineers!

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

nanotechnology, surface area

Additional Tags

waterproofing, nanotechnology, hydrophobic effet, surface area, stem, science

Pros

  • Practical real-world application of the scientific concepts covered
  • Richly detailed lesson plan and student handout
  • Next Generation Science Standards can be addressed with this activity

Cons

  • Though the publisher mentions a wide range of grades for this lesson, be aware that the reading may be above most third graders' understanding

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.4 RI.5.8 RI.5.10 RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.3 RI.6.4 RI.6.5 RI.6.6 RI.6.8 RI.6.10 RI.7.1 RI.7.2 RI.7.3 RI.7.4 RI.7.5 RI.7.6 RI.7.8 RI.7.10 RI.8.1 RI.8.2 RI.8.3 RI.8.4 RI.8.5 RI.8.6 RI.8.8 RI.8.10 RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.5 RST.6-8.6 RST.6-8.9 RST.6-8.10

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