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1. Got GMOs?: An EngrTEAMS Curricular Unit

   20 Jun 2022 | Contributor(s):: Jolene Chrzaszcz, Brian Eberhardt, Rob Johnson, Maurina Aranda, Selcen Guzey, Beth Ring, Kerrie Douglas, Tamara J. Moore

   Got GMOs? is an engineering design-based STEM curricular unit. The unit aims to facilitate the learning of major science and mathematical concepts and skills within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) respectively. The unit includes teacher guides,...

2. Understanding Movement of Molecules across the Cell Membrane

   Teaching Materials | 17 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Brandi Childress, NNCI Nano

   This lesson uses a macro-model to demonstrate the diffusion of molecules across the cell membrane.  A deshelled egg serves as the cell model to observe movement in and out of the “cell”.  Students will learn that the cell membrane is composed of a complex nano-structured...

3. Linear Diffusion and Cell Signaling

   Teaching Materials | 17 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: NNCI Nano

   In this activity, students explore the concept of diffusion as a component of cell communication.  Specifically, students will explore how the rate of diffusion varies with distance and concentration gradient. They will use a pipet with water and dye to observe a macro-model of diffusion....

4. Cells: The Building Blocks of Life Learning Module - Instructor Guides

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides a review of "cells", the smallest unit exhibiting the properties of life.  It discusses how these cells are being used in bioMEMS as well as other micro and nano-sized devices.  A research activity provides the opportunity to further explore how...

5. Cells: The Building Blocks of Life Learning Module

   Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

   This learning module provides a review of "cells", the smallest unit exhibiting the properties of life.  It discusses how these cells are being used in bioMEMS as well as other micro and nano-sized devices.  A research activity provides the opportunity to further explore how...

6. Nanoparticle Pollutants

   Teaching Materials | 17 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s):: Darren Hayes, Nancy Healy, NNCI Nano

   Many plastics are in our oceans due to pollution, including ocean dumping and land runoff. Sunlight and alkaline ocean water break these plastics down into small particles, many are nanoscale in size. These nanoparticles can easily enter our cells. Students examine if and how  these...