Discover a world too small to see. In the lesson, young scientists learn about nanotechnology and brainstorm ideas for new applications of it. They perform an activity to determine how surface area changes when objects are made smaller and smaller.

Concepts

nanotechnology, measurement, surface area, scale, technology resources

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Additional Tags

Engineering, measuring activity, nanotechnology, size and scale

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a scientist or college professor to give a talk on nanotechnology

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires materials, such as tofu (or similar substance), cutting boards, etc.
• Learners need to be able to calculate surface area of prisms

Pros

• Contains an optional writing activity
• Includes pictures and professional-looking diagrams

Cons

• Contains an incorrect formula for surface area of rectangular prism