Nano Science

Introduction

Welcome: Nano Technology

Description: This is a webquest involving nano technology in order to prepare you for the Nano engineering unit in Concepts of Engineering. A webquest is designed to prepare you with a pre-prepared guidline to direct you to information on the web that will let you further understand this unit.

Introduction: Before we dive deeper into nano technology, you will need to gain some understanding of major concepts of nano technology, and a general understanding of the science before we can understand nano technology.  This WebQuest will assist you in reaching this goal and assist you in the post reading project and essay assignments. As you read about nanotechnology, engineering, biology, physics and chemistry, use the WebQuest handout to guide you through the tasks.   

Grade: 9-12

Curriculum: Concepts of Engineering

Key words: Nano technology, engineering, biology, physics and chemistry

Author: Reece Replogle

Task

What better place to start than to learn the basics of nano technology! Use the tasks in order to answer the questions that nyou may be asking about nano science.

Task#1: Read and interact with the following article in order to answer the questions on your webquest

http://www.nano.gov/nanotech-101/what/definition

Task#2: Nanotechnology Research and Development is involved in many area of society. Each one require science to create and expand on innovative products and processes. Click on a topic below to learn more about innovations and impacts related to nanotechnology advances in these areas. (You must choose at least FOUR categories, and for each category you choose you must write FOUR interesting facts.)

Energy

 

  1. •Utilization 

  2. •Biofuels

  3. •Production

Military

 

  1. •Homeland Security

  2. •National Defense

Environmental Impacts

 

  1. •Improvements 

  2. •Environmental impact of manufactured nanoparticles

Transportation

 

 

  1. •Fabrication

  2. •Fuels

  3. •Mechanics

Healthcare

 

  1. •Preventive Medicine

  2. •Prosthetics

  3. •Treatment

 

Agriculture and Food Technology

  1. •Food and Agriculture

  2. •Bioengineering

Manufacturing

 

  1. •Cosmetics

  2. •Clothing

  3. •Construction Materials

  4. •Electronics

 

Education and Basic Research

  1. •Workforce Training

  2. •Curriculum

  3. •Public Education

  4. •Graduate Research

 

  1. •Electronics

  2. •Cell Phones

  3. •I-pods

  4. •Computers

Aerospace

 

  1. •Spacecrafts & Suits

  2. •Health Monitoring

  3. •Energy

  4. •Food

  5. •Electronics

Process

1) Read the introduction of this webquest 

2) Complete task 1 and 2 and answer the questions that follow

3) Evaluate yourself based on the evaluation page of this WebQuest

Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric
  Poor - 5 points Developing - 10 points Good - 15 points Fantastic - 20 points Score
Completing Tasks None of the 2 task completed and less than 1/2 of questions are answered Some of the Tasks (1 out of 2) tasks are completed with at least of 1/2 questions answered All tasks are completed with some of questions answered All tasks are completely and questions are answered _/50
Content of Answers Very little to none questions are answered. There is some information but most does not pertain to the question. There is no use of resources to support claims. Most information is clear and relevant with few to no grammar errors and properly cited supporting evidence (or citing has some errors). All information is clear and relevant to the question and in full sentence format. There are properly cited where needed. _/30
Grammar and Proper Word Usage Answers have numerous grammatical and structural errors, to the point that the message is unclear. Answers have a large amount grammatical and structural errors, but the message of the response is understandable. Answers have a few large word usage and/or grammatical errors, but the response is clear. Answers have few to no errors. The errors, if any, are small and do not affect the content of the response. _/20
Conclusion

Now that you have finished this project you should pat yourself on the back! Great job! Hopefully through this assignment you have been able to see nano technology in a different light. I hope this project has given you the courage to tackle nano science in the coming years. 

Credits

Pictures:

http://dujs.dartmouth.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/membrane_big_cmyk…

http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/var/plain_site/storage/images/public…

http://futurehumanevolution.com/wp-content/uploads/nanomaterials1.jpg

http://www.rmmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nanotechnology-2.j…

http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Content/DynamicMedia/cms-uploaded/De…

http://www.motherearthnews.com/~/media/Images/MEN/Editorial/Articles/On…

Task #1: http://www.nano.gov

Power Points: http://ice.chem.wisc.edu/

Teacher Page

As both students and teachers know, a nano technologic future is inevitable. Many students struggle with the sciences involved making the work less enjoyable. This project is a way to take common nano technological sciences and give students some front loaded knowledge prior to starting the unit. It is a way to engage students through photos and new information to help them learn about the science  while enjoying themselves.

This Web Quest should take a single class period, with the tasks taking up the majority of the time (approx 50 min)

This task is mainly for 8th graders coming into high school, or anyone thinking about taking the concepts of engineering course.