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RAIN Network: Scanning Electron Microscope
26 Sep 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Paul D. Asimow, The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center
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Hands On(line) Lab Education with Remote SEM
27 Sep 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Zackary Gray, Robert Ehrmann, NACK Network
In a year where remote communication and learning has become a necessity, delivering hands-on activities has remained a challenge. During this webinar we will present methods in which students can operate advanced scientific instrumentation without ever needing to leave their home. The...
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Particle Size and Spectral Analysis of AgNO3 and Cu: Design Challenge Activity
17 Jun 2021 | | Contributor(s):: John H. Hitchcock, NNCI Nano
When the traditional silver nitrate reduction by copper is performed, students are often puzzled by the black appearance of the silver when it first is observed. In this activity, students will research two questions about the reaction, develop a viable system of gathering data, and investigate...
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Spectrophotometry of Metal Nanoparticles
16 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Chris Kaus, James J Marti, NNCI Nano
This activity has students chemically synthesize gold and silver nanoparticles, measure the spectra of light absorption and transmission by these particles, compare these spectra to those of known-sized particles, and then estimate the size distribution of the particles they have made. By using...
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Apr 24 2020
Nano Curriculum Materials II - NACK Network
A series of two workshops, the Nano Curriculum Materials Workshops (formerly known as our “Nanotechnology Course Resource Workshops” and “Train the Trainer” Workshops) were...
https://nanohub.org/events/details/1826
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Mar 20 2020
Nano Curriculum Materials I - NACK Network
A series of two workshops, the Nano Curriculum Materials Workshops (formerly known as our “Nanotechnology Course Resource Workshops” and “Train the Trainer” Workshops) were...
https://nanohub.org/events/details/1825
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Mystery Molecules: Identifying Materials with Nanoscale Characterization Tools
18 Mar 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Maude Cuchiara, NNCI Nano
In this lesson plan, students will be given several similar looking materials and asked to identify them by observing them at the macro and micro-scale. They will then be exposed to different analytical tools and describe how they can be used to explore materials at the nanoscale. ...
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Achoo! Pollen Does More than Make Us Sneeze
18 Mar 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Holly Leddy, NNCI Nano
Harness the power of a scanning electron microscope to let students see that pollen is more than just the yellow dust that makes us sneeze sometimes! Students will learn to use scale bars to interpret size on microscope images, thus meeting math as well as science standards. Using that...
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Seeing Nano II: Using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to see Nano-size Objects
06 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Samantha Andrews, NNCI Nano
Students will explore the storage capacities of CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). The AFM allows us to image objects that are extremely small in size, often on the nanoscale (10-9m). Students will access an AFM via Remotely Accessible Instruments for...
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Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Labs
30 Jan 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network
Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) is a community of educators that aims to bring advanced technologies into K-12 and college classrooms via remote access. RAIN's mission is to facilitate the study of nanoscale science by lowering barriers for instructors to deliver...
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Colloidal Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis and Characterization
12 Dec 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network
Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles are synthesized and characterized using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.
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Dye-Sensitized Nanocrystalline Solar Cell
12 Dec 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network
A dye-sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell is produced and characterized using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.
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Silver Nanowire Synthesis and Characterization
12 Dec 2017 | | Contributor(s):: NACK Network
Silver nanowires are synthesized and characterized using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.
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Electrodeposition of Nickel Nanowires
05 Dec 2017 | | Contributor(s):: NACK Network
Nickel nanowires were put through electrodeposition processes and analyzed using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.
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Geology Mineral Lab
05 Dec 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network, Brandon Rodriguez, Joel Monroy, Randy Flores
A laboratory that involves using Geology/Chemistry multidisciplinary lab techniques to determine the identity of an unknown mineral. The Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network is utilized to help confirm identity of mineral using a remotely accessible Scanning Electron...
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Plant Growth in Solution of Nanoparticles Lab
20 Sep 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, William Miller
A problem based learning lab growing mung beans in a nanoparticle solution and using the Remoteley Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network for imaging and analysis was created for use in K-12 and University classrooms.