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Interactive
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Metric Prefix Memorization Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial makes the memorization of metric prefixes fun. Students can race the clock to see how well they have the prefixes memorized.
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Other

Try Nano

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive resource of illustrated articles and explanations of all things nano, with many useful extras for high-school students of nanoscience (glossary, image gallery, profiles of nanoscientists, and links to university programs in...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Magnetic Fluids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Nanotechnology as a Whole

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are given a general overview of nanotechnology principles and applications, as well as nanomaterials engineering. Beginning with an introductory presentation, they learn about the nano-scale concept and a framework for the...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Fun With Nanotechnology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

National Institute of Standards and Tech: Si Prefixes

For Students 9th - 10th
The official prefixes adopted in the US, as stated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Yoctograms? Zeptosecond? Yes indeed.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: A Brief History of Small

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of nanotechnology and its applications is presented with specific examples. Photographs of nanotechnology applications along with the year of their implementation are also available.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Metric Unit Conversions: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will demonstrate how to convert between metric quantities. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Metric Unit Conversions."
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Other

Nanowrimo: National Novel Writing Month for Young Writers (November)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a young writers program offering information and resources for young writers and educators.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Metric Prefixes: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will define common metric prefixes - milli, centi, deci, kilo, micro, nano, mega and giga. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Metric Prefixes."
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Graphic
Math2

Math2.org: Weights and Measures

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides information on weights and measures, including unit conversion tables.