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Water Filtration and Purity of Water - Getting Down to the Nanoscale
13 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: David Mann, NNCI Nano
This is a three part lesson which begins with familiarizing students with SI prefixes and the nanoscale. In Lesson 2 students test a local water supply. It is designed to be used as an extension to classroom activities related to treating foul water for consumption. This activity should...
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The Metric System from Big to Small
29 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Joe Donahue, NNCI Nano
This interactive lesson will review the metric system and relate the size and scale of objects to various metric units, including the very small nano-scale. The activity is best done in groups of 3-4 students and requires the groups to make measurements and convert them to the metric system.
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Size and Scale: Learning about Measurement
28 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nancy Healy, NNCI Nano
Using images of objects and the SI unit of measurement, students will visualize the order of numerical properties of objects from the nanoscale to visible scale using exponents and decimals. Students will make size comparisons of objects. Students will develop an understanding of how small a...
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The Pinch Test: The Right Tool for the Right Object
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...
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Scale Models: A Size and Scale Activity
21 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Marilyn Garza, NNCI Nano
This lesson introduces scale by demonstrating scales as factors of ten. This facilitates the introduction and reinforcement of the metric scale and paves the way to the discussion of lengths that are smaller than what can be seen with the naked eye. ...
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Shrink Me: A Size and Scale Lesson
21 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Marilyn Garza, NNCI Nano
This activity focuses on measuring length, for this is the most common feature when presenting nanoscale structures or nanoscale science. Understanding size and scale is fundamental to learning about nanotechnology as size defines the nanoscale (1-100nm in one dimension). Size is often divided...
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SI System and Nanoscale Science
21 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Linda Duke, NNCI Nano
This two-part unit provides activities for students to learn about the metric system of measurement. A connection to the nanoscale is made by having students read the How Stuff Works article –“How Nanotechnology Works” and answer questions about the article. Further...
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How Big is a Nanometer?
13 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Chantelle Smith, Paul Longwell, Stephen Stilianous, NNCI Nano
The purpose of this activity is to help students conceptualize the magnitude of a nanometer compared to other metric units of length. At the end of this activity, students will be able to state the size of a nanometer, convert between nanometers and other metric units of length, and give...
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Learning Set on Size, Scale, Function and Measurement Systems
13 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Brett Criswell, David Oertner, NNCI Nano
This activity is designed to be used at the 9th grade level in a general science or physical science class setting in conjunction with a unit on measurement. However, it is flexible in design and could easily be adapted to other grade levels in other classes.
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Learning Module: Units of Weights and Measures
06 Jun 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information on the evolution of the current systems of weights and measures, and an overview of the International Standards of Units and metric system. Activities provide the opportunity to research the current state of weights and measures around the world and...
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Learning Module: Units of Weights and Measures - Instructor Guides
06 Jun 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)
This learning module provides information on the evolution of the current systems of weights and measures, and an overview of the International Standards of Units and metric system. Activities provide the opportunity to research the current state of weights and measures around the world and...