The Little Stuff Can Make a Big Difference

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Great things come in small packages! What better way to illustrate this point than a week-long look at nanotechnology? Earth science scholars explore water quality issues through lab activities, then research new innovations in nanotech that help minimize human impacts on the environment.

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CCSS: Adaptable NGSS: Designed

Concepts

nanotechnology, human impact on the environment, water quality, engineering design, the lorax, particles, particle size, groundwater, the water table

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

Assign the design extension activity and have groups create their prototypes using Tinkercad, a free 3-D modeling program
Make the environmental impact more personal by including information about the water quality in your area

Classroom Considerations

Students in groups of two to four need Internet access on an iPad or computer

Pros

Worksheets, assessments, answer keys, video questions ... they're all available in the Teacher Reference document
The resource draws from a variety of activities to give learners a clear picture of the role of nanotechnology in society