2010 Nano Summer Institute

Benefits… Better understanding of the nanoscale (<100 nm) Being surprised--physics changes, electrons tunnel Seeing possibilities and hope Gaining confidence and excitement Hands-on experiences

Broad Themes Ask questions! Be prepared to fail, but persevere. Observe and collect data but be open to different interpretations. Don’t look for “right answer”. Remember the loom. We are not always aware of applications.

Nano Week Prior unit on energy Incorporate idea of scale daily My wish--one microscope introduced per day--W,R,F Gunk -> Analogue -> Microscope Parent involvement

Nano Week Monday--Intro and letter to parents Tuesday--Scale and scale games Wednesday--light (review) optics, digital microscope Thursday--AFM, use centers and parents Friday--SEM, use centers and parents (Grid, Mystery Box, Sponge/water, Braille)

Collaboration Occasional guidance designing experiments or inquiry-based activities Wish list--newsletter with advice or reminders Volunteer to help NDeRC plan units Research

Thank you! Everyone was welcoming, encouraging and helpful. This was a great week!