magic sand
![Group of two learners and two facilitators observe as one learner carefully applies drops of water onto colored sand](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/2022-02/20120216GH_0473.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=U6-KYL9E)
Exploring Products - Nano Sand
In this activity, learners explore how water behaves differently when it comes in contact with nano sand and regular sand.
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![Learner experimenting with magic sand](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large/public/NanoDays2009_263.jpg?itok=m940uHEo)
Magic Sand / Nanosurfaces
In this activity, learners discover that "magic" sand repels water because of a nanoscale hydrophobic coating on the grains of sand.
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![Oil spill video activity two comparison cups of oil, water, and sand](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/Oil%20spill%20screenshot5.png?h=b0cfd8ab&itok=rNkVSAGX)
Oil Spill Clean Up Simulation
In this activity, learners use natural sand and hydrophobic sand to learn about oil spills and cleanup.
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![Two children applying sunblock onto a slip of black construction paper](https://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/styles/curated_list_large_cropped/public/images/catalog/9881/sunblock.png?h=c13c8e3d&itok=T75Cyhzn)
DIY Nano: printable PDF version
In this series of activities, families of learners can experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go!
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