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Exploring Materials: Thin Films
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners create a colorful bookmark using a super thin layer of nail polish on water. Learners discover that a thin film creates iridescent, rainbow colors. This is a very fun and...
Exploring Materials: Nano Gold
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners discover that nanoparticles of gold can appear red, orange or even blue. They learn that a material can act differently when it’s nanometer-sized. Use this activity to...
Exploring the Universe: Filtered Light
NISE NetworkAdd to list Details"Exploring the Universe: Filtered Light" demonstrates how scientists can use telescopes and other tools to capture and filter different energies of light to study the universe. Most...
Exploring the Universe: Exoplanet Transits
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn "Exploring the Universe: Exoplanet Transits," participants simulate one of the methods scientists use to discover planets orbiting distant stars. Even when a planet is too far away to...
Morphing Butterfly
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners explore how nanosized structures can create brilliant color. Learners examine Blue Morpho butterflies in the light and discover what happens when they put a drop of...
Rainbow Film
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn 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. This is a very fun...