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Fun Activities with Nano (FAWN)
Learning Science at the Nanoscale
Why do we learn about Nanoscience and Nanotechnology?
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are said to bring about "the next Industrial Revolution." Many leading research institutions have added Nanoscience research facilities as part of their race toward "the Nano Age." Among these are MIT.nano, Northwestern's International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Institute for Nanoscience. The study of matter at the nanoscale (1-100 nanometers) allows scientists to see unique properties of nanoparticles that can be used to advance technologies in various fields ranging from medicine to materials engineering. Additionally, since engineered nanosized particles will be more common in our everyday life as they can be found in such items as clothing, cosmetics, and electronics parts, it is essential that we learn about their potential harmful effects on both humans and the environment.
What do we offer?
Through fun activities, we will show children how nanoparticles exhibit various unique properties when they are at the nanoscale. For example, nanosized gold appears red and other colors instead of yellow due to how their smaller size reflects or absorbs different spectrums of the light wave than when they are in bulk. Within an hour of games and hand-on activities, children will be able to visualize how matter is made of and behaves at the nanoscale.
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