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Materials World Modules (MWM) are hands-on, inquiry and design-based units for middle and high school students. Based on materials science and nanotechnology principles, this interdisciplinary approach engages students, adds relevance to traditional curriculum, and has been shown to improve science knowledge for all students.   » Learn More

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Nanotechnology Module  - Now available!
Students discover that physical and chemical properties of materials can depend on their size, investigate how nanoparticles can be made, and determine how to amplify small features at the nanoscale to the macroscopic scale. They are then challenged to design a working model of a nanoscale imaging apparatus or model a nanoscience phenomenon.
Fieldtest Review:
"Students were highly engaged -- they took to it right away without much prodding from me.  They especially liked the AFM design project."
11-12th grade science teacher, Lake Forest High School
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Do the properties of an object change as it gets smaller?  What is nano?  Play Nanocos Game to learn more...(Game requires two online players.)
     
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