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The Effects of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles on Brine Shrimp: A Toxicology Study
Teaching Materials | 05 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s):: NNCI Nano
This lab is designed to help students understand the following: the interdisciplinary fields of science, a practical application of chemistry in the real world, and the need to carefully conduct experiments and evaluate data in a collaborative environment. ...
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Size and Scale: A Walk from Kilometers to One Nanometer
Online Presentations | 17 Feb 2016 | Contributor(s):: Mark Ratner
A look at scale and size, walking from 1000 kilometers down to 1 nanometer.
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Gerhard Klimeck - Why I love my work
Online Presentations | 10 Feb 2016 | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck
Scientist and engineer, Gerhard Klimeck, discusses the joy of his work.
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Database of The Big Ideas in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSTA)
02 Feb 2016 | Datasets | Contributor(s):
By Tanya Faltens
Purdue University
This database lists the 9 Big Ideas of Nanoscale Science and Engineering along with the Learning Goals associated with each Big Idea. Instructors should refer to the NSTA publication, "The Big...
https://nanohub.org/publications/123/?v=1
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NISE Net NanoDays Kit Database
22 Jan 2016 | Datasets | Contributor(s):
By Tanya Faltens
Purdue University
This is a database of NISE Net NanoDays Kits, with links to information about the kits and instructional videos. This database was created in 2014 and there may be some additional content added...
https://nanohub.org/publications/122/?v=1
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Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Nanocrystalline Solar Cells
Teaching Materials | 10 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about solar cells. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually downloaded by visiting the Supporting Docs tab. Learning Outcomes: To gain a basic understanding...
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Nanotechnology Principles Kit: Nano Demos
Teaching Materials | 05 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
The activities described below are short demonstrations designed to teach students of any age about nanotechnology principles.
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Let's Review…What is Nanotech?
Teaching Materials | 04 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project
Lecture 5 in a series of lectures on nanotechnology from SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education.
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Scale Cards Activity
Teaching Materials | 11 Dec 2014
Investigating size and scale using the metric system, from nano to macro
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Exploring Thin Film Interference Colors through Simulation
Teaching Materials | 04 Nov 2014 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens
This resource will guide instructors and independent learners through the process of simulating the reflections off of a thin film using the S4: Stanford Stratified Structure Solver simulation tool. Examples of a freely standing thin film (a soap bubble) and a thin film of silicon dioxide...
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Introduction to Nanotechnology - An "Elementary" Education Program
Presentation Materials | 07 Apr 2014 | Contributor(s):: Mark M Budnik
Presentation for: Around the world, primary and secondary schools are challenged to implement appropriate programs for their gifted and talented students. In this paper, we present how our community's public school system and our college of engineering collaboratively developed and implemented a...
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Introduction to Nanotechnology: Implementation of a Cooperative Program for Gifted and Talented Elementary School Children
Papers | 07 Apr 2014 | Contributor(s):: Mark M Budnik
Around the world, primary and secondary schools are challenged to implement appropriate programs for their gifted and talented students. In this paper, we present how our community's public school system and our college of engineering collaboratively developed and implemented a program on...
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Nanotechnology K12 Lessons - 1
Papers | 07 Apr 2014 | Contributor(s):: Mark M Budnik
The technological world today is constantly evolving. Every year, new discoveries and improvements to previous technologies change the way we live. Nanotechnology is one field that is quickly advancing and impacting our daily lives. School systems often do not have the lesson plans or the funding...
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Using nanoHUB to Introduce Elementary and Middle School Students to Models and Simulations
Teaching Materials | 25 Mar 2014 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens
This is a combination hands-on and simulation activity that will teach middle school students about the function and importance of modeling and simulations in science and engineering while learning about three important carbon nanostructures: graphene, bucky balls, and carbon nanotubes. The...
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Quick and Easy Guide to Carbon Structure Simulations using Crystal Viewer Tool
Teaching Materials | 30 Sep 2013 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens
These are step-by-step instructions for creating simulations of carbon nanostructures:- buckly ball- carbon nanotubes- graphene sheetsThese instructions will allow teachers to run simulations that students can use along with, or instead of, building 3D models of structures.In NanoDays 2013 at...
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nanoHUB Resources for K-12
Wiki
https://nanohub.org/wiki/k12
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Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe
Online Presentations | 07 Feb 2012 | Contributor(s):: Ross Hoehn
Ross Hoehn gives a brief introduction to the basic concepts used in the quantum information field. He conveys linear superpositions and entanglements through penguin coordinates and marital disputes and follows up with the presentation of an entertaining game which both teaches and emphasizes...
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QIQC Quantum Computing Workshop
Workshops | 03 Feb 2012 | Contributor(s):: Sabre Kais
The National Science Foundation's Quantum Information for Quantum Chemistry Center (NSF's QIQC) presents several talks organized by Bill Bayley, QIQC Outreach Coordinator, with the goal of conveying the basics of their field of interest to the lay public. This is done in hopes to both inspire...
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Quantum Information for Quantum Chemistry
Online Presentations | 03 Feb 2012 | Contributor(s):: Sabre Kais
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Quantum Technology: The Second Quantum Revolution
Online Presentations | 03 Feb 2012 | Contributor(s):: Jonathan P Dowling
Jonathan Dowling presents a brief introduction of the Second Quantum Revolution. This talk covers a brief introduction and history of developments in quantum mechanics which has led us to where we are today and a discussion of quantum advancements which are being developed and can change your...