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This activity introduces learners to the structure and properties of carbon nanotubes. Visitors learn how the carbon atoms are arranged in a carbon nanotube, and that nanotubes are extremely strong and have interesting electrical properties. During the program, learners help build a tabletop model of a carbon nanotube---out of balloons! This activity guide includes instructions for building a smaller tabletop model as well as a giant hanging model.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 6 - adult
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Balloon pump or source of compressed air
- 1-2 bags of Qualatex 260 balloons in Onyx Black, 100 ct (the balloons used are the long, sausage like balloons used by balloon artists)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Elements and Periodic Table
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Electricity and Magnetism
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
- Balloon Nanotubes Tabletop Lesson Plan
- Forms of Carbon Poster
- Carbon Nanotubes Poster
- Balloon Nanotube Tabletop Training
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network; Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rights:
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0532536
- National Science Foundation, 0940143