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In this activity, learners explore how nanosized structures can create brilliant color.

Over $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners try pouring water out of a regular cup and a miniature cup. It’s harder than it sounds! Learners discover that different forces dominate at different size scales.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners use chemistry to “self-assemble” gummy shapes. Learners discover that self-assembly is a process by which molecules and cells form themselves into functional structures.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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The "Rocket Reactions" activity is an exciting way to learn about how materials interact, behave, and change.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a nanoscale structure that occurs in nature.

Over $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners find out why some mineral sunblock rubs in clear. Learners compare nano and non-nano sunblocks and discover how particle size affects visibility.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners play with surprising sand that doesn’t get wet! Learners explore how water behaves differently when it comes in contact with "magic sand" and regular sand.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This is a hands-on activity exploring how nanoscale particles are used in mineral sunblocks to increase their transparency.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This hands-on activity demonstrates how a material can act differently when it's nanometer-sized.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult Under 5 minutes
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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, learners use clear nail polish to create a beautiful iridescent pattern on black paper. Learners discover that a thin film creates iridescent, rainbow colors.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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This is a demonstration about how nature inspires nanotechnology. It is easily adapted into a hands-on activity for an individual or groups.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use UV light to transfer a pattern onto a plastic board. The pattern is transferred by placing a mask (a transparency sheet with the pattern) on a plastic board.

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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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.

Over $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This is an activity in which learners will find that they can detect differences in concentration better with their nose (smelling) than with their eyes (seeing).

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this nanoscience activity, learners discover that it's easy to pour water out of a regular-sized cup, but not out of a miniature cup.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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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.

Over $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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“Exploring the Solar System: Ice Orbs” is a hands-on activity in which visitors investigate a frozen orb, trying to learn about objects hidden inside.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes