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1. A Look into the Nanoworld: An introduction to Nanoscale Science and Engineering

   Teaching Materials | 23 Aug 2021 | Contributor(s):: NNCI Nano, Jackie Smith

   This is a four-part lesson that has students explore the nanoscale. The lesson includes: size and scale, metric system and conversions, measurement, nanotechnology applications, and careers in nano-science. The activities can be done in groups of 2-4 and requires viewing of videos.

2. Aerogel (Aerogel)

   Teaching Materials | 02 Jul 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Carol E. Bouvier, James J Marti, Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)

   Los aerogeles son las sustancias semisólidas conocidas más livianas que existen. Los aerogeles de sílice o dióxido de silicio (SiO2) tienen la misma estructura química que la arena de sílice o el vidrio de las ventanas, pero tienen diferencias...

3. Aerogels

   Teaching Materials | 05 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s):: Carol Bouvier, James J Marti, Deb Newberry, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education

   This module introduces aerogels, nicknamed “blue smoke.” Using exploratory activities this module introduces the nano structure of aerogels and the resulting extreme physical properties exhibited such as: thermal conductivity, transparency, and impact resistance. These properties...

4. An Easy (Bake) Approach to an Edible NanoLab

   Teaching Materials | 01 Dec 2016 | Contributor(s):: Joseph Nunn, NNCI Nano

   The purpose of the lesson is to get young students interested in basic nanotechnology  concepts associated with creating “wafers” used in chip fabrication in cleanrooms.  Cleanrooms are used to make nanoscale devices with the most common ones being chips used in electronic...

5. Applied Thermal Measurement at the Nanoscale

   Papers | 09 Feb 2022 | Contributor(s):: Zhen Chen, Chris Dames

   This book aims to serve as a practical guide for novices to design and conduct measurements of thermal properties at the nanoscale using electrothermal techniques. An outgrowth of the authors’ tutorials for new graduate students in their own labs, it includes practical details on...

6. Assessment of Inhibition of Bacteria by Silver Colloid-Impregnated Bandages

   Teaching Materials | 28 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Heath Stout, Elinor Graf, Joann Dickert, NNCI Nano

   This lab is designed to have students develop and implement their own experiment to test the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles. Students will be required to document and communicate the entire process via their scientific notebook. Students will also consider the implications and...

7. Bigger the Better is not Always True: Exploring Size Effect on Chemical Reaction Times

   Teaching Materials | 02 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Kay Sheets, NNCI Nano

   Many physical characteristics effect how matter reacts with other matter.  Size does matter.  This lesson will explore the reaction time of different size grains of salt when added to soda water. The objective is to determine if surface area affects reactivity time.

8. BNSF Outreach Activity for High School Students: Nanoengineering Track

   Teaching Materials | 09 Jul 2013 | Contributor(s):: Gurpreet Singh

   Outreach activity for high school students: Nanoengineering track (Kansas State University).Purpose: To encourage diverse young people to pursue careers in engineering and help them understand how engineers improve people's lives and make the world a better place.Event supported by BNSF

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10. Catalytic Converters and Nanocatalysts

    Teaching Materials | 12 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Cheryl Powers, NNCI Nano

    This two part lesson with an optional third lesson is designed to explore the reactions involved in catalytic converters and the importance of nanocatalysts in the reactions.  Student activities can be done as guided or independent inquiry

11. CDs and DVDs as Diffraction Gratings

    Teaching Materials | 13 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Rama Balachandran, Karen Porter Davis, NNCI Nano

    The objective of this lab is to compare the diffraction behavior of light waves between a CD and DVD. CDs and DVDs contain regularly spaced micrometer sized features which can act like a diffraction grating. Using commercial electronic storage devices like CDs and DVDs as gratings rather than...

12. Celdas Solares con Tintes Fotosensibles (Dye-Sensetized Solar Cells)

    Teaching Materials | 16 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Frank Fernandes, Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)

    Este módulo trabaja con la fabricación de una celda solar con tinte fotosensible (“DSC”, por sus siglas en inglés). Una “DSC” es, esencialmente, una celda foto-electroquímica; significa que una reacción química foto-inducida...

13. Celdas Unitarias y Estructuras de Cristal (Unit Cells and Crystal Structures)

    Teaching Materials | 25 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Kristi Jean, Deb Newberry (editor), Jim Marti (editor), Rodfal A. Rodríguez (editor), María T. Rivera (editor)

    En este módulo, los estudiantes preparan una solución saturada con bórax, acetato de sodio y sulfato de cobre. Al secarse, cada cristal tendrá una forma diferente. La forma que observamos en un cristal (a escala macro) depende de cómo están arreglados...

14. Characterizing Electrolytic Materials

    Teaching Materials | 31 Mar 2021 | Contributor(s):: Steven Kandel, NNCI Nano

     The lab is designed to help students understand that the resistance of an object depends on length, cross-sectional area, and the type of material. Students measure the current through objects to see that different materials resist current in different amounts. Students will find that,...

15. Coffee Break with Nanoscience: Film Formation and "Coffee Rings"

    Teaching Materials | 28 Oct 2016 | Contributor(s):: Irina Golub, James Marti, NNCI Nano

    This lab explores issues that engineers and scientists face in working with thin film i.e., dealing with two phenomena that work against them: cracking and the coffee ring effect. This lab will explore the phenomena involved in making thin film coatings. Students will explore the problems that...

16. Cross-Link Polymer

    Teaching Materials | 16 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Deb Newberry, Billie Copley, Jim Marti (editor), Laura Arndt (editor)

    This module allows students to investigate forces and interactions at the molecular scale by mixing different liquids with a cross-linked polymer. The polymer (sodium polyacrylate) is similar to the structure found in cellulose and collagen. The interactions are dependent upon the charge...

17. 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

18. Demonstrations for the Materials Science Classroom

    Teaching Materials | 06 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Silas Brown, Jud Ready, NNCI Nano

    This is a compendium of demonstrations exploring the properties of materials. Material science is the study of the five classes of material: metals, ceramics/glasses, polymers, semiconductors, and composites, and their applicable properties.  It is an exceedingly important subject because...

19. Design Challenge: Incorporating Shape Memory Alloys into Rube Goldberg Devices

    Teaching Materials | 05 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s):: Joyce Allen, NNCI Nano

    This lesson consists of two parts. In Part 1, students determine which of set of wires is a unique metal alloy called Nitinol. Nitinol is called a shape memory alloy (an SMA) because it can “remember” its original shape under certain conditions after being bent, twisted, or...

20. Diagnostics for All: Teaching Relevance of Science and Engineering to Solving Societal Problems

    Teaching Materials | 21 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: J. Marc Abelard, NNCI Nano

    This a cross-disciplinary lesson that connects chemistry with social and ethical issues. It is tied to a new and promising inexpensive form of diagnostics called paper diagnostics. The issue discussed focuses on HIV Aids.