Nanotechnology: The smallest BIG idea in science

eResources for K-12 ACS National Chemistry Week October 21-27, 2012
This is a collection of online resources (websites, software, etc.) featuring educational materials on nanotechnology and related concepts. A separate collection of Books and Video Resources is also available. Key: E=Elementary (K-5), I=Intermediate (6-8), HS=High School (9-12), C=College, G=General Public

Nanotechnology Networks

Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network - NISE Net (E, I, HS, C, G) http://www.nisenet.org The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) is a national community of researchers and informal educators dedicated to share the passions and engage public awareness of advances in nanoscale research. The catalog section is a great place to access a wide variety of materials covering nanoscience, engineering and technology. The What is Nano http://whatisnano.org/ section is geared towards K-12 educators and has easily accessible videos and resources for the classroom. Provided by: Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network and National Science Foundation National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (E, I, HS, C, G) http://www.nnin.org/nnin_edu.html The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network is a partnership of 14 user facilities housed on university campuses throughout the nation. Featured nanotechnology topics are arranged by educational level from Elementary through Post-Graduate level. Provided by: National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network and National Science Foundation

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National Nanotechnology Initiative (E, I, HS, C, G) http://www.nano.gov/education-training The National Nanotechnology Initiative website is a central point of communication for the Federal agencies working with Nanotechnology research. The Education section provides links to helpful resources for K12 students. The Teacher resources section lists nanotechnology classroom resources from all over the country. Provided by: National Nanotechnology Initiative and National Science Foundation

Learn about Nano

Nanotechnology for Kids (I,HS, G) http://www.explainthatstuff.com/nanotechnologyforkids.html An article which defines the term nano and explains the history of nanotechnology, how one works with nano-sized objects and applications for nanomaterials. Provided by: Chris Woodford, Explain that Stuff.com Nanooze (E, I, HS, C, G) http://www.nanooze.org/main/Nanooze/English.html An online magazine (available in English, Spanish and Portuguese) which covers nanotechnology for kids. Topics such as Nanomedicine, Nano Food, and Self Assembly are covered. Students can use their tools to fight viruses in the Games section. Free copies of the print editions of the magazines are available for the classroom. See http://www.nanooze.org/main/Nanooze/Download_Magazines.html for more information. Provided by: National Science Foundation & Cornell Nanoscience and Technology Facility Exploring the Nanoworld, Innovating through Materials (I, HS, C, G) - available in Spanish http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/index.php The University of Wisconsin-Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center Interdisciplinary Education Group has created a comprehensive educational guide for Nanoscale Science and Materials Science. There are slides, lesson plans, units and training videos on many topics in nano and materials science. Take a look at the Exploring Nanoworld with LEGO Bricks.

Provided by: The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the National Science Foundation Nanozone (I, HS, C, G) http://nanozone.org/index.htm This interactive website introduces students to the concepts and the scientists behind nanotechnology. There are videos and comics to illustrate the what, how, who and why behind nanotechnology. Provided by: Lawrence Hall of Science, The Regents of the University of California, National Science Foundation, COINS and NASA.

Geckoman (E, I, G) http://northeastern.edu/chn/geckoman/ Help Harold and Nikki save the world from the Nanoids by navigating within a nanoscale world. Pick up Nikkis lab notes to learn more about your environment and nanoscale forces. Provided by: Northeastern University, National Science Foundation, Museum of Science, Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing, and 15 days off.com Nanotechnology: small science, big deal (E, I, HS, G) http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna/nano/index.asp Learn about nanotechnology used in sports, medicine and other aspects of your everyday life. Play Duckboy in NanoLand to learn about the how forces are different in the nanoscale world. Provided by: Department of Trade and Industry, Science Museum UK NanoKids (E, I, HS, G) available in Spanish http://nanokids.rice.edu/ The NanoKids series will teach and inform students about nanoscale science and emerging technologies. Videos, workbooks, card games and teacher resources are available to help you on your adventure. Provided by: Rice University, Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology DiscoverNANO (HS, C, G) http://www.discovernano.northwestern.edu/index_html Developed by Northwestern University, this website will help students learn the basics of nanotechnology. Start with Nano 101 link to learn about the history and see the History of Nano timeline. Teachers can learn more about classroom projects you can share with your students. Take a look at the Nano

Art Gallery to explore worlds within worlds. Provided by: Kathleen A. Cook, Northwestern University How Nanotechnology Works (HS, C, G) http://www.howstuffworks.com/nanotechnology.htm Students can learn the basics from this in-depth article on Nanotechnology. Short videos and illustrations explain topics. Provided by: How Stuff Works and Discovery Communications TryNano.org (HS, C, G) http://www.trynano.org TryNano.org is a resource for anyone interested in learning about Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Students from the intermediate level and above are introduced to the different types of nanomaterials and experts in the field. Teachers can benefit from the online resources, including lesson plans. Provided by: IBM, IEEE, Try Science and the New York Hall of Science Science360 The Knowledge Network (HS, C, G) http://science360.gov Science360 compiles videos from scientists, researchers, colleges and universities as well as science and engineering centers. Use the search box to find videos on nano related topics such as The Nano Song, nanomaterials as cancer markers and nanotechnology which removes arsenic from drinking water. Provided by: Science360 and National Science Foundation

Properties of Materials

Strange Matter (I, HS, C, G) http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/index.html Developed by the Ontario Science Centre and presented by the Materials Research Society, Strange Matter covers materials science in an interactive environment. The website incorporates videos and interactive games to explain material properties. Provided by: Ontario Science Centre, Materials Research Society and National Science Foundation

Microworlds (HS, C, G) http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/ Explore the structure of materials with Berkeley Labs Advanced Light Source. On this self paced tour, students learn and explore what its like to work in the lab. Take a look at the three classroom teaching models for Exploring the Material World. Provided by: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California Regents The Atoms Family (E, I, HS, C, G) http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/ Check out the Mummys Tomb, Draculas Library, Frankensteins Lightning Laboratory, the Phantoms Portrait Parlor, and Wolf Mans Ghostly Graveyard to learn about the principles and properties of atoms and matter, and about fuel conservation and energy transfer. Provided by: Miami Science Museum, Museum of Science, Inc. and Science Learning Network

General Resources
AMSER: Applied Math and Science Education Repository (HS, C) http://amser.org/ AMSER is funded by the National Science Foundation as part of the National Science Digital Library and is a portal of educational resources and services for those in the community college and technical college community. Provided by: Internet Scout Teachers Domain (E, I, HS, C, G) http://www.teachersdomain.org/ Teachers' Domain is an extensive library of free digital media resources produced by public television, designed for classroom use and professional development. Funding for the Teachers Domain is provided by the National Science Foundation. Videos and lesson plans can be found for nano topics, including career advice and lab tours. Free registration is required to fully access the site. Provided by: WGBH Educational Foundation

Apps

Science360 for the iPad (HS, C, G) http://itunes.apple.com/app/science360-for-ipad/id439928181?mt=8 Free (iPad) This app corresponds to the Science360 website. Science360 compiles videos from scientists, researchers, colleges and universities as well as science and engineering centers. Provided by: National Science Foundation

DIY Nano (HS, C, G) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diy-nano/id520611568?mt=8 Free (iPhone, iPad) This app corresponds to the What is Nano? http://whatisnano.org/ website and displays kid (and family) friendly activities for use in the home or the classroom. The activities section feature detailed explanations with applicable videos as well as step-by-step instructions with materials lists. Videos and quick access to What is Nano? http://whatisnano.org/ is also incorporated into the app. Provided by Lawrence Hall of Science, Sciencecenter, Emily Maletz Graphic Design, NISE Net and National Science Foundation