Short Activities
Cutting It Down to Nano
In this activity, learners cut a small strip of paper in half as many times as they can to explore scale.
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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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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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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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Aerogel
In this activity, learners see and interact with the nanomaterial aerogel and discover its unique properties.
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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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Voyage through the Solar System: Breath of Fresh Air
In this activity, learners do an experiment that demonstrates some of the science concepts involved in keeping breathable air available on the International Space Station.
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Voyage through the Solar System: Space Souvenir
In this activity, learners make their own mission medallion with foil and cardboard!
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Voyage through the Solar System: Build a Moon Base Camp
In this activity, learners use building blocks to design and construct a base on the moon that allows explorers to survive and thrive!
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DIY Solar System App
DIY Solar System makes it easy for families and educators to explore the solar system from anywhere, anytime!
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