Nanoscience Lesson Plans and Activities
for High School Teachers

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
 

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Who discovered Nanoscience?

 

 

What: There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom

Description:

A nine page transcript of the classic talk that physicist Richard Feynman gave on December 29th, 1959 which kick-started the Nanoscience revolution.

Would be a great way to start class discussion on the topic of nanoscience and get students to challenge the way they think about physical limitations and technological possibilities.

Time Frame:

30 minutes to 1 hour

 

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