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This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, allows students a chance to experiment using the electro-plating process to produce nanowires. In addition to learning about the production of these components, students will gain a greater understanding of "...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the concept of chemical reactions. Students will learn how "a flow of electrons allows cations in solution to revert to a solid state while plating an object" as well as "the process which allows the ions of the...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers the concept of electroplating. Students will learn how "an electric current passed through an ionic solution will result in a chemical reaction which will separate materials" by creating thin layers of copper and...

This video, made available by the Center for Nanotechnology Education (Nano-Link), provides an overview of safety equipment and emergency preparedness for a nanomaterials laboratory. In the video a student is shown navigating various potential emergency situations and demonstrating proper technique. ...

Module Description: This module, created by the Center for Nanotechnology Education (Nano-Link), introduces "the process of forming macrocapsules and the concept of self-assembly." During the module learning activity students study the process of encapsulation and controlled release with ...

Module Description: This module, from Support Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), introduces students to common etch processes used in the fabrication of microsystems. Etch terminology, purpose, and processes are covered in the module. The included activities "allow students to demonstrate...

This hands-on activity, published by the National Informal STEM Education Network, can be used by instructors to teach electroplating. Included with this activity is a description, objectives, a video that runs 12:28 minutes in length, a handout titled Exploring Fabrication Electroplating (available...

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, covers nanotechnology in consumer products. First, the instructor presents an introductory PowerPoint and then "students are given a chance in groups to explore consumer products through an information sheet provided over...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) for Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces has launched an effort to make the nanoworld accessible and comprehensible to everyone. This booklet is an important part of the effort. LEGO bricks provide a...

Nanotechnology is an area of science and engineering that occurs at the atomic and molecular level. This is certainly a difficult concept to grasp. This website, presented by The National Infrastructure Network, highlights many critical concepts to understanding this smaller scale. By using a...