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Nanoplating: Introduction to Nanotechnology Teaching Module for 9th Grade

This teaching module introduces students to the concepts of nanoplating, nanofabrics, and nanotechnology. Students will learn about the benefits and risks, perform experiments on electroplating, and engage in tie and dye techniques with nanofabrics. The module aims to provide knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of nanotechnology.

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Nanoplating: Introduction to Nanotechnology Teaching Module for 9th Grade

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  1. NANOPLATING BY MERCY N. OFFOR, PhD. A TEACHING MODULE For 9th grade DuSable Leadership Academy May 22, 2007

  2. DUSABLE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

  3. TOPIC:Introduction to nanotechnology OBJECTIVES: Students will • define terms used in nanotechnology • learn about the immense benefits and risks • perform an experiment on electroplating • tie and dye fabrics with spray guns

  4. PRESENTATION / LESSON OUTLINE • SUBJECT: Environmental Science • Topic: Introduction to Nanotechnology • Objectives: • Ice breaker/ Do now: • Student Engagement: • Conclusion/ Results/Report of experiments • Homework

  5. ICE BREAKER / DO NOW( Definitions) Define the following terms • Nanoscale – having dimensions measured in nanometers • Nanometer – one billionth of a meter • Nanogram – one billionth of a gram • Nanosecond – one billionth (10-9 ) of a second

  6. NANOBACTERIA • the smallest known self-replicating organism • about 100 times smaller than regular bacteria • Have been implicated in diseases such as heart disease, kidney stone and HIV

  7. Definitions - continued • Nanotechnology – the science and technology of building electronic circuits and devices from single atoms and molecules • Nanotechnology entails the construction of materials on the scale of atoms and molecules • Nanotechnology typically deals with particles and structures larger than 1 nanometer, but smaller than 100 nanometers

  8. Definitions - continued To put the definition of nanotechnology in perspective, • A human hair is approximately 80,000 nanometers in width • A nanometer size particle is 3 times the diameter of a gold atom and a very small fraction of the size of a living cell

  9. Nanofabrics - definition Nanofabrics are • specialized fabrics, products of polymer chemistry and nanotechnology • new textiles which tap polymer science to both trap and kill toxins – all while wicking away sweat

  10. Nanofabrics - goals Researchers are creating a new generation of clothes which • more than look fashionable • resist stains, thanks to coatings made of ‘nanowhiskers’ • trap microbes using nanoparticles, and so are “odor-eating” • use porous membranes to stop bacterial penetration in biological warfare

  11. Nanotechnology - Exposition ‘Nanotechnology’ has gained public recognition in recent times as it • plays an increasing significant role in the field of electronics, chemistry, biology, physics and materials science • is providing solutions to problems in microelectronics, medicine, and material design

  12. Nanotechnology and the Environment • New nanomaterials and nanotechnology products are entering the market each week • An adequate oversight system is necessary to identify and minimize adverse effects of nanomaterials and products on health or environment

  13. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Students work in their various groups to perform the experiment on “Electroplating”

  14. MATERIALS • 2.0M HCl • Zinc strip • Electroplating Solution – zinc sulfate, sodium hydroxide, and glycerine • Voltmeter • A cup of pennies • Beakers

  15. PROCEDURE • Each penny was cleaned by dipping into the 2.0M HCl • The penny was attached to the negative (black) lead from the power source • A cut piece of zinc was attached to the positive (red) lead • Both penny and zinc were submerged into the electroplating solution

  16. RESULTS • Tiny bubbles surround the penny as displaced zinc ions deposit on the penny • The brown cupper coated penny quickly turns shinny grey as it becomes zinc plated

  17. RESULTS CONT’D. Students display their electroplated pennies

  18. STUDENTS EXPERIMENT

  19. EXPERIMENT AND HAVE FUN

  20. WORK IN PAIRS ON TYE AND DYE

  21. NANOFABRICS

  22. MORE ON TYE AND DYE

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