Chemistry

Nanoscale Materials and Their Properties

                      Unit 1             Poster Assessment                 
                      Unit 2             Unit 3        
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Preface
The NanoLeap project represents an approach for teachers to introduce the exciting world of nanoscale science and technology to their classes by integrating interdisciplinary research with traditional science concepts.
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+ Teacher Resource Guide (PDF 414 Kb)
+ Student Handbook Student Version (Word Doc 4 Mb)
+ Student Handbook Teacher Version (PDF 818 Kb)
+ National Science Education Standards
   Addressed (PDF 31 Kb)
+ Materials Sheet (Popup)

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Unit 1: What is it?
Students will:

• Define nanoscience as the study of the fundamental    principles of structures having at least one dimension    lying roughly between 1 and 100 nanometers.
• Explain the importance of nanoscience research and    technology.
• Evaluate the ethical considerations associated with    nanoscience research and nanotechnology.
• Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience.
• Identify the requirements of nanoscience and    nanotechnology.
Lesson 1.1: What is Nanoscience?
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Lesson 1.2: What Makes Nanoscience So Different?
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Lesson 1.3: What Makes Nanoscience So Important?
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Poster Assessment
Students will:

• Evaluate the implications of nanoscale research and    technology.
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• Nanofabrication

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Unit 2: Metallic and Ionic Nanoparticles: Extendable Structures
Students will:

• Define extendable solids.
• Recognize that an extendable nanostructure’s physical and    chemical properties are dominated by surface interactions.
Lesson 2.1: Extendable Solids
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Lesson 2.2: Extendable Solids: Reactivity, Catalysis, and Adsorption
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Lesson 2.3: Melting Point, Color, and Conductivity
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Unit 3: Neat and Discrete Nanoparticles
Students will:

• Identify elements that can form discrete nanoparticles.
• Compare and contrast the properties of several allotropes    of carbon (i.e., graphite, diamond, fullerenes).
• Explore the potential applications of carbon nanoparticles    and nanotechnology.
• Evaluate the usefulness and feasibility of nanotechnology    research and products for the future (i.e., space elevator).
Lesson 3.1: Carbon Chemistry
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Lesson 3.2: Fullerenes and NanoTubes
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CREDITS:
Principal Investigators:
John Ristvey, McREL
Christine Morrow, SMART Bridges

Developers:
Dr. Donna Bogner, McREL
John Ristvey, McREL
Christine Morrow, SMART Bridges
Earl Legleiter, McREL
Jill Williams, McREL
Deb Aruca, McREL

Content Specialist/Remote Access:
Dr. Mike Deal, Stanford University

Reviewers:
Dr. Mike Deal, Stanford University
Professor Fred Goldberg, San Diego
  State University
Dr. Marni Goldman, Stanford University
Professor Daniel Schwartz, University of   Colorado, Boulder

Assessment:
Dr. Beth Rajan-Sockman, Inspired   Instruction

Evaluators:
Dr. Elisabeth Palmer, ASPEN Associates
Suzanne Joyce, ASPEN Associates		 NanoLeap A Team Teachers and
Co-Developers:
Nicole Harmer, Brainerd HS, MN,
Christina Lundgren, Brainerd HS, MN
Dr. Roger Felch, Castleview HS, CO
Dr. MaryAnn Varenka Martin, Estes Park HS, CO
Tom Hessler, Sterling HS, CO
Tug Sezen, Freedom HS, CA

Field Test Teachers:
Carla Burns, Kari Corbin, Steven Cornell, Bev Devore-Wedding, James Fabiano, Eric Goff, Nicole Grindle (King), Leighanna Hendderman, Maggie Helly, David Hill, Laura Hull, Delora Hutchinson, Kamala Kandi, Marilyn Kemp, Maria Masankay, Wynn Mott, Paul Ogle, Brian Roddiger, Todd Smeltz, Sherry Spurlock, Kari Steffin, Renee Teague, Julie Tipton, Patricia Voorstad, David Ziegler

Layout:
Lisa Maxfield, McREL

Graphics/Multimedia:
Judy Counley, McREL
Adrian Bishop, Yucca Studios

A NanoLeap Into the AFM:
Adam Harant, University of Colorado, Boulder