Curated OER
Nanotech Could Put New Spin on Sports
Twelfth graders study the concept of nanotechnology. In this Modern Technology lesson, 12th graders read an article about the upcoming Nanotechnology. Students create an enhanced sports product.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Carbon Nanotubes
This site is an explanation of what nanotubes are and how they can be used. It has an excellent discussion of both the history and future of these carbon structures. A Chinese translation is available.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Cluster Science Collaboration: The Nanotube Site
Very complete information on carbon nanotubes, a type of fullerene. Several videos and movies give excellent background on the subject.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Cluster Science Collaboration: Use of Carbon Nanotubes in Space
A very complete overview of research into carbon nanotubes and a description of what they are, how to make them, and their potential uses.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Physics to Go: Explore Physics on Your Own
Contains a full physics curriculum with links to games, webcasts, and activities. By creating a free account, students and teachers can create their own personal collection of resources.
Other
World of Molecules: Material Molecules
Investigate the three-dimensional structure of different types of material molecules.
Other
Try Nano: Nanomaterials
Illustrated interlinked articles on the interesting properties of nanoscale materials: carbon nanotubes, inorganic nanowires, dendrimers, nanoparticles, graphene, and quantum dots.
Peter F.J. Harris
A Carbon Nanotube Page
This site is an excellent, higher level, introduction to nanotubes and how they might be used.