RET Teaching Module 20: Introduction to Nanomaterials - An Elementary Level Module

Overview

Purpose: The purpose of this module is to expose elementary students to the world of nanoscale and nanomaterials, particularly graphene. This is not a mastery required unit. It has been structured and organized as an introductory unit focusing on understanding the nanoscale and working with nanomaterials for young children at the elementary age.

Resources: There are lessons and activities blended from other nanotechnology resources. The intention is to bring together lessons and activities into a cohesive series of lessons. All outside resources have been properly referenced.

Organization: Each lesson has its own folder to include the lesson plan (teacher guide), student activities, accompanying worksheets or posters, and all other reference material. Each lesson is designed to be completed in one longer lesson (60 minutes) or two shorter lessons (30 minutes each), that can be adjusted according to the age level needs or differentiation. The recommended length of the unit is one week, including the pre-assessment and post assessment.

Materials: All materials are available online and were purchased on Amazon or through the suggested venues that are identified in the resources.

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Included in this Module:

• Module Information and Overview
• 3 Module Lessons and Supportingaterials
  • Introduction to Nano
  • Nanomaterials Biology
  • Nanomaterials Graphene
• Additional Teacher Resources

Samples of the materials

• Introduction to Nanomaterials
• Example Lesson Small Science, Big Deal Lesson 1 Powerpoint

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