Exploring Size: Ball Sorter
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In this activity, learners use sieves with different-sized holes to sort balls by size. They learn that researchers are developing new technologies that can sort nano-sized things, including filters with nano-sized holes. Use this activity to talk about different techniques for filtering water and the need for clean drinking water in many parts of the world.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- Over $20 per group of students
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity, Demonstration, Simulation
- English, Spanish
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Materials List (per group of students)
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Technology
- Medical Technology
- Agriculture and Biotechnology
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Motion and Forces
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
- Exploring Size Ball Sorter - Guide
- Exploring Size Ball Sorter - Guide
- Exploring Size Ball Sorter - Sign
- Exploring Size Ball Sorter - Filter Sheet
- Exploring Size Ball Sorter - Filter Sheet
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- Creative Commons, Sciencenter, 2011
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0532536
- National Science Foundation, 0940143
