Young chemists create gold nanoparticles as they learn to measure accurately with the metric system. They create an advertisement for the application of nanotechnology to complete the first lesson in a series of six.

Concepts

measurement, the metric system, metric conversions, nanotechnology

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create additional worksheets practicing reading the meniscus of liquid measuring

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of reading graduated cylinders and following lab safety procedures
• Students with color blindness may struggle to observe the change in oxidation state, which appears as a color change

Pros

• Provides modifications and alternative assessment options
• Links nanotechnology to everyday life

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4