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Surface Area
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In this demonstration, learners discover that nanoparticles behave differently, in part because they have a high surface area to volume ratio.
Exploring Materials: Liquid Crystals
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In this activity, learners discover that the way a material behaves on the macroscale is affected by its structure on the nanoscale.
Liquid Body Armor
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In this activity, learners explore how nanotechnology is being used to create new types of protective fabrics.
The Electric Squeeze
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In this activity/demo about piezoelectricity, learners discover how some crystals produce electricity when squeezed.
Forms of Carbon
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In this activity, educators can demonstrate how the nanoscale arrangement of atoms dramatically impacts a material’s macroscale behavior.
Aerogel
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This activity/demo introduces learners to aerogel, a glass nanofoam. Learners discover how aerogel is made and how well it insulates as well as learn about aerogel's other unique properties.
Nano Waterproofing
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This lesson focuses on how nanotechnology has impacted the design and engineering of many everyday items from paint to fabrics.
Exploring Products: Nano Fabrics
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In this activity, learners explore how the application of nano-sized "whiskers" can protect clothing from stains.
Exploring Materials: Graphene
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In this activity, learners investigate the properties of graphene and graphite.
Sand, Plants and Pants
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In this activity, learners explore how the application of nano-sized particles or coatings can change a bigger material’s properties.
Biomimicry: Synthetic Gecko Tape Through Nanomolding
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In this activity/demo, learners examine a synthetic gecko tape with micron sized hairs that mimics the behavior of the gecko foot.