In this quick, hands-on lesson, students in grades K-12 compare sunblock containing nanoparticles to those that do not and learn how nanoparticles are used to help block harmful rays from the sun.

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Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Lesson Plans | 1 Comment »

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The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center joins NISENET to present NanoDays 2010, Mar 27, – Apr 03, a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future.

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Filed under: For Teachers, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs | Comments Off on Event: NanoDays at Smithsonian’s Spark!Lab, March 27 – April 3, 2010

Tags: Events, Museum, Nanodays, Nanotechnology, Programs for Families, Weekend programs