Workshop on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The 2006 NANO Workshop was a success and we are planning for a second round in 2007. If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please contact one of the project directors.
A workshop for high school science teachers will be held at Otterbein College the week of June 18, 2007 (see below for a more detailed schedule). This is a great opportunity for teachers to update their curriculum to include current topics and activities related to nanoscience and nanotechnology. (Download last year's brochure).
Who should attend and how much does it cost?
High school science teachers, specifically Chemistry and Physics teachers, will be given priority, though the workshop is open to all high school teachers. Teacher participants will earn three (3) quarter hours of graduate credit (EDUC 698) from Otterbein College and will receive over $200 in laboratory and demonstration materials. The workshop will include discussions of the chemistry and physics of nano-materials and hands-on laboratory exercises in the modeling, preparation and analysis of crystals, nanoparticles, and semiconductor materials. A $35.00 nonrefundable registration fee will secure your place in this hands-on experience where you will earn graduate credit, receive materials for your science classroom and gain access to instrumentation to engage your students in the exciting world of nanotechnology. Lunch is also included each day!
What will my students learn?
The topic of nanotechnology is current, exciting, and will directly impact the lives of all of our students. The information you will learn is directly related to at least three of the Ohio academic content standards, specifically:
- Grade 9, Physical Sciences #27 “Describe advances and issues in physical science that have important, long-lasting effects on science and society (e.g., atomic theory, quantum theory, Newtonian mechanics, nuclear energy, nanotechnology, plastics, ceramics and communication technology).”
- Grade 12, Physical Sciences #1 “Explain how atoms join with one another in various combinations in distinct molecules or in repeating crystal patterns.”
- Making Real-World Connections: “Making connections within science and between sciences and other disciplines is critical for student success in using science effectively.”
Workshop Schedule
The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22, 2007. Classes will be held in the Schear-McFadden Science Building room 136. The morning sessions will discuss the fundamental chemistry and physics you need to understand in order to teach your students about nanotechnology. The afternoon sessions will be hand-on laboratories, all of which can be adapted to the high-school chemistry or physics curriculum. Lunch will be provided. A December workshop “reunion” will be arranged. All participants will share how they have introduced nanotechnology into their classroom.
Day |
Discussion (AM) |
Laboratory (PM) |
Mon |
How do we know that atoms really exist? |
Building models of crystalline structures |
Tues |
What makes nano-materials unique? |
Preparing a sample of gold nanoparticles |
Wed |
How does light interact with semiconductors? |
Creating nano-crystalline solar cells |
Thur |
Can we actually see atoms and molecules? |
Using a scanning |
Fri |
What is the promise of nanotechnology? |
Wrap up / Evaluation and feedback |