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Teams learn about the size of a nanometer by measuring objects and converting those measurements. A learning exercise then tests the groups' abilities to use nanometers by having them determine the size of objects that are too small to measure.
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Instructional Ideas
- Find images of objects comparisons measured in nanometers
- Spend some time reviewing the proper way to measure objects
- To eliminate the approximate conversions between inches and centimeters, begin with metric measures
Classroom Considerations
- To be sure groups understand the directions, ask for the measurements of the objects not calculations
- The activity is the second in a series of six
Pros
- The worksheet is available in PDF and doc formats
- The handout has a conversion table for units that may be useful in making conversions
Cons
- The background information on the worksheet omits the units for the distance between Saturn and the Sun, making it seem like it is determined in nanometers
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