Nano for Elementary and Middle School
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Nanoscience Educator Workshop for Middle and High School Teachers
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July 13-15, 2016. Steven's Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Learn about the nanoscale revolution in science, and come away with activities you can use in your general science classroom. Or take it all and turn it into a nanoscience elective course! Topics may include:
• Powers of Ten activities
• Surface area to volume ratio
• Quantum effects
• Hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity
• Intermolecular forces
• Self assembly
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Polymer science
• Light-matter interaction
• Ethical implications
Workshop is free but participants must meet certain criteria as limited spots are available.
- Must be available for all three days
- Must be willing to participate in pre- and post-surveys
- Must be employed as a middle or high
school teacher for the 2016-17 school year