A library of hands-on nanoscience activities appropriate for grade 10 through 14 students

Abstract

Nano-Link, the Regional Center for Nanotechnology Education, has created a library of over 20 activities developed to teach nanotechnology concepts to upper level students. The activities not only provide an inexpensive, tactile approach to understanding nanoscience concepts but also include aspects of practical applications, correlation to traditional science and engineering disciplines and avenues for critical thinking and problem based learning. Each topical activity has several versions that allow tailoring of the activity and content to the education level of the students. Many of these modules have been used for several years in high school and college classes with positive results and improvement in student understanding and interest in science. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2013.