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1. A Look into the Nanoworld: An introduction to Nanoscale Science and Engineering

   Teaching Materials | 23 Aug 2021 | Contributor(s):: NNCI Nano, Jackie Smith

   This is a four-part lesson that has students explore the nanoscale. The lesson includes: size and scale, metric system and conversions, measurement, nanotechnology applications, and careers in nano-science. The activities can be done in groups of 2-4 and requires viewing of videos.

2. Nanobacteria: How Fast do Bacteria Grow?

   Teaching Materials | 15 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Joe Donahue, NNCI Nano

   Students will calculate surface area, draw graphs, and approximate the populations of  bacteria and nanobes. Before starting this lab, the student should understand how to 1) calculate the surface area of a circle, 2) draw and label a graph, 3) define circumference and radius. This...

3. Nanoscale Science & Technology for Food

   Online Presentations | 12 Jan 2018 | Contributor(s):: J. Lynne Brown, NACK Network

4. NEATEC & Trinity College - Module 1 - What is nanoscience?

   Teaching Materials | 26 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s):: Trinity College Dublin Ireland with NEATEC updates and edits, NEATEC Developers

   This module serves as an introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology. Nanoscience is becoming increasingly more prevalent in both society and industry. A NEATEC Learning Module (NLM) is a self-contained unit that can be incorporated into existing science, math, and technology lessons to...

5. Noodling Around: Powers of Ten

   Teaching Materials | 21 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Marilyn Garza, NNCI Nano

   This activity develops a K–12 student’s skills in measurement by using a pool noodle to measure objects. The activity encourages students to consider features that are useful when developing or using a measurement tool. This lesson introduces scale by demonstrating scales as factors...

6. Size and Scale: A Walk from Kilometers to One Nanometer

   Online Presentations | 17 Feb 2016 | Contributor(s):: Mark Ratner

   A look at scale and size, walking from 1000 kilometers down to 1 nanometer.

7. The Pinch Test: The Right Tool for the Right Object

   Teaching Materials | 21 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Pamela Gilbert-Smith, NNCI Nano

   This lesson will be used to assess student knowledge of size or SI prefixes and which equipment/tools you would need to view objects of particular sizes. The lesson can be used to see how much students know before teaching; to introduce them to the topic; or to assess what they have learned...

8. The Scale of Things - Nanometers and More

   Teaching Materials | 24 Apr 2012

   Downloadable image developed by the Department of Energy, Office of Science that depicts the scale of natural and manmade items.

9. [Illinois] AMC workshop: High speed, high resolution nanoscale tomography measurements of low Z engineered materials

   Online Presentations | 13 Jun 2016 | Contributor(s):: Tom Mcnulty

   Advanced Material Characterization Workshop June 7-8 2016 Federick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign  

10. [Illinois] Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology Workshop 2012

    Workshops | 02 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s):: NanoBio Node

    Showcasing University of Illinois research in bionanotechnology/nanomedicine, nanoelectronics/nanophotonics, and nanomaterials/nanomanufacturing, leading to cross-campus and industry collaborations.

11. [Illinois] CNST 2012: Opening Remarks

    Online Presentations | 02 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s):: Ilesanmi Adesida, Phyllis Wise

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12. [Illinois] CNST Nanotechnology Workshop 2015

    Workshops | 04 Feb 2016 | Contributor(s):: Mustafa El-sayed, Mehmet Toner

    The CNST Nanotechnology Workshop highlights University of Illinois research in bionanotechnology and nanomedicine, nanoelectronics and nanophotonics, and nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing, leading to cross-campus and industry collaborations.

13. [Illinois] NanoSTRuCT K-12: Nanoscale Science and Technology Resources for Community Teaching in K-12

    Online Presentations | 27 Jan 2014 | Contributor(s):: Alexander Cerjanic, Brittany Renee Weida

    NanoSTRuCT is a student-organized project to develop and refine activities for bringing nanoscale science to community classrooms. As a student-led project, students and trainees have begun to lay the foundation for an ongoing and sustainable project including planning, resource development, and...