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Exploring the Nanoworld: Memory Metal 
  
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This Project-Based Learning module for Grades 7-10 explores the properties of Nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy with shape memory that is representative of "smart materials". It…
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http://education.mrsec.wisc.edu/modules/MiddleSchool/Memory/index.html
Exploring the Nanoworld: Nanoville Activity 
  
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In this Project-Based learning module, students investigate the effect of nanotechnology on society, as they play decision-making roles for the town of Nanoville. The driving…
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Exploring the Nanoworld: How Can We "See" What We Cannot See? 
  
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This unique activity for middle school allows students to mimic the action of a scanning probe microscope as they figure out what's in the "mystery box", using only chopsticks as…
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This is the portal for TryNano.org, a website for anyone interested in learning about nanoscience and nanotechnology. Users can explore nanomaterials, read about timely discoveries…
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TryNano: Nanotechnology Lesson Plans 
  
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This page contains a set of standards-aligned lessons for Grades 2-12 that allow students to explore the nanometer scale and learn how nanotechnology has impacted society. Lessons…
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The Virtual Microscope project provides cost-free simulated scientific instrumentation for students and researchers worldwide as part of NASA's Virtual Laboratory initiative. This…
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This web page, part of the Virtual Microscope Project, features interactive animations that illustrate the basics of imaging in the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), the…
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Virtual Microscope: Scanning Electron Microscopy Basics 
  
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This is an interactive animation that illustrates the basics of imaging in the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). It displays images of the external and internal components of the…
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Virtual Microscope: Scanning Probe Microscopy Basics 
  
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This animated tutorial explores the basics of scanning probe microscopy (SPM), a branch of microscopy that forms images using a tiny physical probe to scan specimens. The advantage…
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NanoSense: Clean Energy: Converting Light Into Energy 
  
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This is a lesson module for Grades 9-12 that explores solar energy in two contexts: 1) its role in providing clean energy solutions, and 2) the use of nanoscience in enabling novel…
https://nanosense.sri.com/download/CleanEnergyUnitWithCover.pdf
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