In this series of Short Activities, families of learners can experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go!
These ‘Do It Yourself’ Nano activities and experiments allow families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go! They are are designed to be done in the comfort of your own home. Each activity includes lists of widely available, inexpensive materials, step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations. Go ahead, give ’em a try!
NANO CONTENT MAP
Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.
Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.
Nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering lead to new knowledge and innovations that weren’t possible before.
Nanotechnologies—and their costs, utility, risks, and benefits—are closely interconnected with society and with our values.
DOWNLOAD FILES
- Morphing Butterfly, DIY (PDF)
- Ready, Set, Fizz, DIY (PDF)
- Gravity Fail, DIY (PDF)
- Gummy Shapes, DIY (PDF)
- Mitten Challenge, DIY (PDF)
- Mystery Sand, DIY (PDF)
- Rainbow Film, DIY (PDF)
- Invisible Sunblock, DIY (PDF)
- Draw a Circuit, DIY (PDF)
- See DNA, DIY (PDF)
- Puzzle Blocks, DIY (PDF)
- Print Your Own Puzzle Blocks, DIY (PDF)
- Smelly Balloons, DIY (PDF)
- Smelly Balloons Optional Activity Sheet, DIY (PDF)
- Egg Drop, DIY (PDF)
- Mystery Shapes, DIY (PDF)
- Mystery Shapes Optional Activity Sheet, DIY (PDF)
- Space Elevator, DIY (PDF)
- Space Elevator Optional Activity Sheet, DIY (PDF)
