Make a big deal out of things the class can't see. Young scientists get an introduction to nanoscience in the fourth installment of a five-part series on scale. The instructional activity discusses current innovations in nanotechnology and then has learners design their own products.

Concepts

nanotechnology, nanofabrication, nanoparticles

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion to elicit ideas about the importance of nanoscience
• Ask pupils to list the challenges of working with nanoparticles

Classroom Considerations

• If actual examples of nanotechnology are unavailable, consider creating a slide show of example images

Pros

• Provides several ideas for demonstrations and resources 
• Allows individuals to be creative

Cons

• None