Physics Activities
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Grades 9-12 |
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Nanotechnology Activities
Created by Kristin Michalski |
Proteins, complex molecules, play very important roles in the body. They are required for the structure, functions and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. Proteins are composed of smaller structures called amino acids. Never acting alone, proteins are the catalysts of biological functions. The study of protein associations is important because it is not fully understood. These associations take place at distances of ~1nm. Currently, there is no microscope that can view these small structures. In order to study protein associations, proteins are tagged with fluorescent markers. The interactions are studied based on the detections of light from fluorescent tags. Because these interactions are occurring at such small scales, students need to understand the concept of what "nano" means and what tools are used to explore these tiny processes. Students will explore real-world examples to help them conceptualize the "nano" scale. This will be accomplished through the use of several inquiry lessons. |
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Surface Physics
Created by Tim Moeller |
A hands-on lab that investigates the data storage on a spiral of old vinyl records through magnetic tape storage. |
Last update: August 8, 2008
