Application deadline: December 10, 2010.

NISE Net, which sponsors the NanoDays event  (March 26 through April 3, 2011), offers teachers a free physical nanotechnology kit to support a local Nanodays event. The kits include several hands-on activities (with supplies), resource materials, marketing materials, and more (see list below).

Applications for physical kits will be accepted from October 20, 2010 through December 10, 2010. A total of 200 kits are available for distribution. Kits will be shipped in early January, 2011.

What’s in the kit?

I. A set of guides and tools for engaging the public in nanoscale science:

• NanoDays Planning Guidebook
• Bringing Nano to the Public: a Collaboration Opportunity for Researchers and Museums
• Science Cafe Guide

II. Instructions, graphics, and supplies to deliver twelve hands-on nano activities to 80-100 visitors each:

• Exploring Measurement—Human Body
• Exploring Measurement—Molecules
• Exploring Measurement—Card Games
• Exploring Tools—Tiny Tools, Tiny Tech
• Exploring Tools—SPM
• Exploring Materials—Thin Films
• Exploring Materials—Nano Sand
• Exploring Materials—Nano Fabric
• Exploring Forces—Static
• Exploring Products—Sunblock

III. Additional products for engaging the public in nano:

• 6 societal implications posters with supporting materials
• “Zoom into a Human Hand” interactive media piece (on DVD)
• “Zoom into a Nasturtium Leaf” interactive media piece (on DVD)
• “I’m Made of Atoms” & “I Heart Nano” temporary tattoos

IV. A large (3′ x 5′) NanoDays Banner

V. A CD with electronic templates for the following marketing materials:

• News release
• Nano clip art
• NanoDays logo in various sizes and colors
• Ready-to-print poster
• Ready-to-print banner
• Ready-to-print t-shirt art
• Labels in sizes for nametags & business cards
• Letterhead
• Envelope

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Tags: Classroom Technology, Nanotechnology