![Educator and children exploring hydrophobic properties of lotus leaf and nano nano pants in NanoDays activity](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/splashy_hero_large/public/2020-12/Hero%20NanoDays%20nano%20pants%20lotus%20leaf%2020110402GH_353.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=GaeFrbND)
NanoDays Kit
Featured Activities
Browse all activities in this kit![A facilitator adds scented oils into deflated balloons](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2022-02/20120216GH_0371.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=v3heMijA)
Exploring Size - Smelly Balloons
![A person using thin slice of graphite to cut ice.](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/20140907GH1_328.jpg?h=a74d5586&itok=XYe13_wT)
Exploring Properties - Heat Transfer
![Hands holding wires connected to a battery over container of liquid in Exploring Fabrication - Electroplating activity.](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2021-12/category_physical_sciences.png?h=0c86fa9d&itok=EsGh5Skk)
Exploring Fabrication - Electroplating
![Learner holds up an atomic structure model of graphene](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/8881/20110918gh397.jpg?h=37ee87b1&itok=PYFIs7D9)
Carbon
Event Planning and Promotion Guide
Download Digital Kits
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NanoDays Collection Book
![Girl looking at stained glass craft using NanoDays Exploring Materials - Stained-Glass Windows](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/20140907GH1_426.jpg?h=433c4d17&itok=lov32Uq8)
NanoDays 2015 Digital Kit
![Parents and two children wearing safety goggles looking at a piece of metal after it has been electroplated](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-08/Exploring%20Fabrication%20-%20Electroplating%20NanoDays%202014%20activity.jpg?h=97662cac&itok=BBr6EZNM)
NanoDays 2014 Digital Kit
![Photo of learners holding and examining gummy capsule creation](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/8879/gummycapsules.jpg?h=8602a759&itok=91nZvA9d)
NanoDays 2013 Digital Kit
![Young girl stacks large blocks with images on them](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/8887/puzzleblocks.jpg?h=155e127a&itok=v3T6FRj-)
NanoDays 2012 Digital Kit
![Person looking at a thick test tube filled with static charged styrofoam beads](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/5395/img_2799_2.jpg?h=f405c703&itok=QW36pXAX)
NanoDays 2011 Digital Kit
![Child smelling balloon using Exploring Size - Scented Balloons NanoDays](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/MeasMol_photo1kid_01Dec09.jpg?h=189becd3&itok=96sv_SbO)
NanoDays 2010 Digital Kit
![Person inside of a giant carbon nanotube model made of balloons](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2020-08/NanoDays%20Scienceter%202013%20carbonnanotubeIMG_5571-M%20square%20crop.jpg?h=6c83441f&itok=LYLbPIJ9)
NanoDays 2009 Digital Kit
![Explore science zoom into nano logo in full color with leaf, atom, and Saturn logo](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-zoomnano_copy.png?itok=TZpkHH2B)
Explore Science - Zoom into Nano Digital Kit
View Kit Contents List
All NanoDays kit contents (2009-2015)![Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-nanodays_copy.png?itok=f9QCaiy2)
NanoDays - More Details
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NanoDays 2015 Digital Kit
![Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-nanodays_copy.png?itok=f9QCaiy2)
NanoDays 2014 Digital Kit
![Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-nanodays_copy.png?itok=f9QCaiy2)
NanoDays 2013 Digital Kit
![Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-nanodays_copy.png?itok=f9QCaiy2)
NanoDays 2012 Digital Kit
![Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-nanodays_copy.png?itok=f9QCaiy2)
NanoDays 2011 Digital Kit
![Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-nanodays_copy.png?itok=f9QCaiy2)
NanoDays 2010 Digital Kit
![Purple NanoDays logo - the Biggest Event for the Smallest Science](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-nanodays_copy.png?itok=f9QCaiy2)
NanoDays 2009 Digital Kit
![Explore science zoom into nano logo in full color with leaf, atom, and Saturn logo](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/kit_logo-zoomnano_copy.png?itok=TZpkHH2B)
Explore Science: Zoom into Nano Kit - Contents List
Framework and Content Map
![Screen shot of the Nano learning framework screencap featuring three activities with annotation](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2021-10/Nano%20learning%20framework%20screencap.jpg?itok=mZtKOtGL)
Nanoscale Informal Learning Experiences: NISE Network Learning Framework
![cover image of the nano content map](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/2021-10/nano%20content%20map%20cover.jpg?itok=eFYF2_zm)
Nanoscale Science Informal Learning Experiences: NISE Network Content Map
![children dripping water on lotus leaves](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/8528/nise_net_press_photo_0011-lo.jpg?h=7dde5b8c&itok=DS5Pmmzp)
Engaging the Public in Nano Key Concepts
![Girl in a pink shirt with staring at a peacock feather](/sites/default/files/styles/copy_50/public/images/catalog/8412/nise_net_press_photo_0020.jpg?itok=3gUL9zgL)
What is NanoDays?
NanoDays features public programs, hands-on activities, and professional development resources about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology and their impact on society.
NanoDays is an annual, nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology and their impact on society. NanoDays events have taken place at science museums, research centers, and universities across the country from Puerto Rico to Hawaii. NanoDays events can engage people of all ages in learning about this emerging field of research, which holds the promise of developing revolutionary materials and technologies.
![girl in pink shirt holds kinetic sand](/sites/default/files/styles/copy_50/public/images/catalog/20140921GH_531.jpg?itok=I32ODrMY)
NanoDays future dates
NanoDays activities can be used anytime throughout the year.
- NanoDays events are often held from the last weekend in March through the first weekend in April. Future dates for NanoDays are:
- 2023: March 25-April 2
- Calendar of STEM-related seasonal events and holidays
Ideas for incorporating current science, engineering, and technology content into holidays, seasons, annual events, and special events. - National Nano Day (October 9th)
National Nanotechnology Day (#NationalNanoDay) is an annual celebration and pays homage to the nanometer scale, 10-9 meters.