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This is a quick activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Hockey Sticks Activity) about how the arrangement of carbon atoms determines carbon's different properties. Learners will build bridges with Post-It notes that model two types of carbon molecules, graphite and carbon nanotubes, and test which structure of the same material can bear the weight of the most pennies. Also relates to linked video, DragonflyTV Nano: Hockey Sticks.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Post-it notes
- pennies
- pen or pencil
- 2 cups
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
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Earth Structure
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
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Technology
- Construction
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Mass and Weight
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Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- DragonflyTV
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 2008
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 741749