Curated OER
Just How Small is a Nanoparticle?
Students determine the size of a nanoparticle. In small groups, they calculate the actual size of a particle shown in a photo, and discuss how they arrived at their answers.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Magnetic Fluids
In this fun, engaging activity, students are introduced to a unique type of fluid--ferrofluids--whose shape can be influenced by magnetic fields! Students act as materials engineers and create their own ferrofluids. They are challenged...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Fun With Nanotechnology
Through three teacher-led demonstrations, students are shown samplers of real-world nanotechnology applications involving ferrofluids, quantum dots and gold nanoparticles. This nanomaterials engineering lesson introduces practical...
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Institute of Physics: Estimating the Size of a Molecule Using an Oil Film
Help your students understand the scale of nanosize objects with this activity. By placing a drop of oil on top of another, students will estimate the size of an oil molecule. Includes activity instructions, analysis questions and...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize Science: Different Substances
A short quiz over the general topics of atomic structure of different substances and bonding properties. The quiz gives immediate feedback over with explanation for the correct answer choice.