The Effects of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles on Brine Shrimp: A Toxicology Study (High School curriculum lesson)

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Description
This lab is designed to help students understand the following: the interdisciplinary fields of science, a practical application of chemistry in the real world, and the need to carefully conduct experiments and evaluate data in a collaborative environment. In this experiment, students will compare the toxicity of different concentrations of nanoparticle suspensions on brine shrimp, along with controls, to perform toxicity assays and data analysis.
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K-12 Lesson Plans
Programs and Activities
Audience
Ages 15 - Adult
K-12 Educators
Topics
Nanotechnology
Engineering and Technology
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Science and Society
Societal Topics
Animals
Life Sciences

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Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.
Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.
Nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanoengineering lead to new knowledge and innovations that weren't possible before.

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Funding

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) funded by the National Science Foundation

Owning institution

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN); © 2013 Sharon Holdeman Mierhofer and the University of Minnesota

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