Nanoscience and Biotechnology Activity (HS)
Students will examine aspects of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, determine the
differences and how they apply to our daily lives.
objectives
- The students will learn the basics of Nanotechnology and how it was developed.
- The students will examine how Nanotechnology is applied to their daily life.
- The students will learn the basics of Biotechnology and the concepts behind the chemistry of aging (Gray Hair).
- The students will demonstrate the chemistry reactions behind the aging process.
Topic(s)
Nanotechnology, biotechnology
type
High school lesson from Sunday Academy
9-12
Grade(s):
time needed
6 hours
author
Dr. Julia Zhao & Dr. Nuri Oncel, Dr. Mafany Mongoh
national next gen standards
north dakota standards
9-10.2.2 Use appropriate safety equipment and precautions during investigations
9-10.2.6. Design and conduct a guided investigation
9-10.5.4 Identify the short-term and long-term effects of physical processes
9-10.6.1 Use appropriate technologies and techniques to solve a problem
9-10.8.3 Explain how individuals and groups, from different disciplines in and outside of science,
contribute to science at different levels of complexity
11-12.1.1 Explain how scientists create and use models to address scientific knowledge
11-12.2.1. Understandings about Scientific Inquiry: Explain how new knowledge and methods
emerge from different types of investigations and public communication among scientists
11-12.2.2. Abilities Necessary To Do Scientific Inquiry: Select and use appropriate instruments,
measuring tools, and units of measure to improve scientific investigations
11-12.3.5. Chemical Reactions: Identify the effect of concentration, temperature, surface area,
pressure, and catalysts on reaction rates as it relates to the Kinetic Theory.
11-12.6.2. Technological Design: Identify examples of how new technologies advance science