Size-Dependent Properties Stations

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

This activity involves comparing materials with and without nanotechnology. This handout includes a t-shirt, sunscreen, sand, plants, liquid crystal sheets, iron, and gold.

Nanometer Scaling Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity involving math to relate the size of a nanometer to a meter.

Self-Assembly Videos/Simulation Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Videos and a simulation to show self-assembly.

Shape and SA/V Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating shape and size with surface area to volume ratio. This is a calculation-based activity.

Surface Area to Volume Effects…Bet I can Beat'cha!

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating surface area to volume ratio and rate of reactivity.

Black Box Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity modeling how the atomic force microscope works.

Gravitational vs. Electromagnetic Forces Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

This activity compares the magnitude of gravitational and electromagnetic forces for small particles.

Gummy Capsule Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity about the concept of self-assembly.

"Does it Pour Out?" Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity comparing electromagnetic and gravitational forces.

Surface Area to Volume Effects…What Affects Enzyme Activity?

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating surface area to volume ratio and rate of decomposition.

Surface Area to Volume Effects…Which Shape can Dissolve the Fastest?

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

Activity relating surface area to volume ratio and rate of dissolution.

How Big is It? Activity

01 Apr 2016 | Contributor(s): Alex Madsen

This activity teaches the concept of size and scale.