Conceptual Activities on Nano Scale

This article/lesson plan was written for high school age students. Yet, I think the ideas presented in this article could easily be completed and understood at the upper middle grades level... See More

This article/lesson plan was written for high school age students. Yet, I think the ideas presented in this article could easily be completed and understood at the upper middle grades level too. I love the conceptual ideas presented in the article. I often use students to role play out difficult science concepts. The physical engagement embraces the kinesthetic learner and helps give the students a physical memory of the event. I will be trying this activity in the upcoming school year within the science enrichment program. Now I just need to figure out how to build a large dime. ?-)

How Small is Nanoscale?

The ability to understand the concept of nanoscale is very hard for any student yet scientists are able to manipulate matter on the atomic level. This article describes how a high school te... See More

The ability to understand the concept of nanoscale is very hard for any student yet scientists are able to manipulate matter on the atomic level. This article describes how a high school teacher introduced that concept using a step down approach in size. The author provides the ways he got his students to scale down to such a small size. He provides the information needed with a visual and chart to assist. I can see these activities having a positive effect on creating a better understanding of the nanoscale sizes.