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Linkages
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This design challenge is an open-ended exploration of linkages, a group of parts connected by hinges, and the types of motion they can create.
Cartesian Diver
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In this demonstration, learners observe the effects of density and pressure. A "diver" constructed out of a piece of straw and Blu-Tack will bob inside a bottle filled with water.
Morphing Butterfly
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In this activity, learners explore how nanosized structures can create brilliant color.
Exploring Materials: Thin Films
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In 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.
Transformation of E. coli Using Green Fluorescent Protein
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners transform a strain of E. coli using green fluorescent protein from a bioluminescent jellies.
The Great Plankton Race
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design a planktonic organism that will neither float like a cork nor sink like a stone.
Save a Snowman
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of insulation by trying to keep Olaf the Snowman from melting. This activity encourages critical thinking and problem solving.
See the Light
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Learners mix a solution of luminol with hydrogen peroxide to produce a reaction that gives off blue light.
Seas in Motion
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In this outdoor, beach activity, learners use tennis balls, water balloons and other simple devices to investigate the movement of waves and currents off a sandy beach.
Thrush Songs: An Interactive Game
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In this interactive game, learners listen to the songs of four different thrushes and then try to match each bird with its song.
Corals on Acid
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The objective of this inquiry-based lesson is for learners to gain an understanding of how increasing ocean acidity can affect the calcification of marine organisms.
Build a Giant Puzzle!
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In this activity, learners assemble large cubes to make nano-related images. Learners discover how different objects are related to nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Exploring Structures: Butterfly
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In this activity, learners investigate how some butterfly wings get their color.
Monitoring Amphibians
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In this field study, learners discover how to collect data in the field and how their efforts can help certain animals, specifically, amphibians.
Soak It Up: Understanding Amphibian Permeability
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In this activity, learners will discover how the thin layers of amphibians' skin allow water and other chemicals to pass through it.
Biomimicry: Synthetic Gecko Tape Through Nanomolding
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In this activity/demo, learners examine a synthetic gecko tape with micron sized hairs that mimics the behavior of the gecko foot.
I Spy Nano!
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In this game, learners try to find nano-related objects on a game board. Learners investigate the different ways nano is in the world around us.