Exploring Size: Scented Balloons

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In this activity, learners use their sense of smell to explore the world on the nanoscale. Learners discover that we can smell some things that are too small to see, and that a nanometer is a billionth of a meter. SAFETY: The balloons are latex. In addition to posting the included sign, you may wish to verbally warn learners of possible sensitivities or allergies to latex.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$5 - $10 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - adult
Resource Types:
Activity, Demonstration
Language:
English, Spanish

Materials List (per group of students)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Engineering
      • Nanotechnology
  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Smell
  • Mathematics
    • Measurement
      • Units of Measurement
      • Size and Scale

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • smell

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Funding Sources:

  • National Science Foundation, 0532536
  • National Science Foundation, 0940143