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In this activity, learners investigate Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPM) and then work in teams using a pencil to explore and identify the shape of objects they cannot see, just as SPMs do at the nano level. Learners draw what their mind "sees" on paper, compare their results with other teams, and share observations with their group.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Resource Sheets
- Worksheets
- Box with item affixed to bottom (suggested items: ruler, paper cup, brick, fruit)
- Blindfold
- Paper
- Pen
- Pencil
- Access to internet (optional)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Technology
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Vibration and Waves
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
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Technology and Society
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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