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This lesson focuses on how to measure at the nanoscale and provides learners with an understanding how small a nanometer really is. Learners investigate electron microscopes, participate in hands-on activities to measure common objects in the metric scale, and then convert the results to nanometers.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
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Materials List (per group of students)
- Resource Sheets
- Worksheets
- Ruler
- Eraser
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Other classroom objects of your selection
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Technology
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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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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
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Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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