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This lesson focuses on how nanotechnology has impacted the design and engineering of many everyday items from paint to fabrics.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the chemical reaction between water and effervescent antacid tablets. This hands-on activity models how a material can act differently when it's nanometer-sized.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity (pages 42-49), learners discover the methods and challenges of building nanoscale structures with macroscale equipment.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity on page 10 of the PDF, learners develop an experiment to answer the following question: "How much water can the hydrogel in a baby diaper hold?" Use this activity to explore polymers,

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This lesson focuses on graphene and its electrical properties and applications.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours