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Museum educator demonstrates biobarcodes hands-on activity

Biobarcodes: Antibodies and nanosensors

In this activity, learns explore antibodies and a nanomedical technology called Biobarcodes by assembling a jigsaw puzzle model.
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A person inside of a balloon model of a carbon nanotube.

Balloon Nanotubes (Giant Hanging Model)

In this activity, learners use a balloon model to observe how the carbon atoms are arranged in a carbon nanotube
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Facilitator starts a presentation about surface are using many props

Surface Area demonstration

In this activity, leaners explore how high surface area to volume ratio causes materials to behave differently by unfolding paper cubes, dropping alka-seltzer in water, and turning potatoes black with iodine.
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A facilitator on stage in front of a large spinning wheel asking a participant a question with a microphone

Wheel of the Future

In this stage presentation, learners are contestants in a game show that encourages them to discover facts about nanotechnology and consider the concerns people have for new field.
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Faciltator at a table holding aerogel in the palm of her hand

Aerogel

In this activity, learners see and interact with the nanomaterial aerogel and discover its unique properties.
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Faciltator showing physical molecular models

The Electric Squeeze

In this activity, learners explore piezoelectricity by making electric sparks, looking at molecular models, and listening to cheesy music from a greeting card.
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Online Workshop Recording: Wildfires & Air Quality - Providing a Relevant Portal to Get Audiences Invested in the Conversation

Online workshop recording about engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science through activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires.
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Online Workshop Recording: Find Your Place in Space - Engaging the Artemis Generation with Activities, Apps and More

Online workshop recording featuring a presentation about the Artemis II mission from Dr. Caitlin Ahrens of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, as well as members of the Voyage through the Solar System project team who talked about some exciting ways to use the kit's resources to engage audiences in NASA's continuing pursuit of human exploration of the Moon and Mars.
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STEM Learning Ecosystems postcard back side featuring a URL and QR code

STEM Learning Ecosystems Postcard

Promotional postcard for the STEM Learning Ecosystems project resources.
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STEM Learning Ecosystems drawing activity with a pair of hands holding up a tree template drawing

Depict Your Partnership

Professional learning activity that provides groups an opportunity to visualize, reflect on, and share key aspects of public engagement programs and partnerships.
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