After School Framework

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Description:

Initially developed by the New York Hall of Science to establish a partnership with a local Boys and Girls Club, this four-week After School Framework designed for children between the ages of 8 to 12 highlights NISE Net activities, demos and programs and provides the children with a basic understanding and appreciation for nanoscale science concepts.

Objectives

Big Idea:

Nano is really small and it can be found all around us in nature and in technology.

Learning goals:

As a result of participating in this program, students will be able to understand nano is small – one billionth of a meter.
Identify the difference between Macro, Micro and Nano
Understand that although things at the nano scale are really small, we can see the effects at a larger scale. Iridescence is an example of this.
Understand that at the nano scale materials behave differently and that this becomes visible by adding energy
Understand that scientists study animals like the anole to make new nanotechnologies

NISE Net Content Map:

Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.

Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.

Nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering lead to new knowledge and innovations that weren't possible before.

Universal design:

Repeat and reinforce main ideas and concepts.

Provide multiple entry points and multiple ways of engagement

Provide physical and sensory access to all aspects of the program. Visitors can touch, see and hear different elements of the program.

Credits

Developed for the NISE Network with funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.

Owning institution:

New York Hall of Science

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Scientist reviewed? check_reviewed

Peer reviewed? check_reviewed

Visitor evaluation? check_reviewed

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Standards

History and nature of science:

5-8: Nature of science

Earth and space science:

K-4: Properties of earth materials

Life science:

K-4: Characteristics of organisms

K-4: Organisms and environments

5-8: Diversity and adaptations of organisms

5-8: Structure and function in living systems

Physical science:

K-4: Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism

K-4: Properties of objects and materials

5-8: Properties and changes of properties in matter

5-8: Transfer of energy

Science and Technology:

K-4: Abilities of technological design

K-4: Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans

K-4: Understanding about science and technology

5-8: Abilities of technological design

5-8: Understanding about science and technology

Science as inquiry:

K-4: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry

K-4: Understanding about scientific inquiry

5-8: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry

5-8: Understanding about scientific inquiry

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After School Program Framework

Process Evaluation of Diversity, Equity and Access working group partnership pilot project

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