Inquiry Nano Medicine Activity

I really like the ideas presented in this article. Students are not directed to follow a prescribed lab, but are instead encouraged to think and plan like real scientists. This activity wo... See More

I really like the ideas presented in this article. Students are not directed to follow a prescribed lab, but are instead encouraged to think and plan like real scientists. This activity would make an excellent elaborate activity, if you teach in the 5E model, after an introduction to nano technology. I would recommend adding to the activity by encouraging students to think, plan and illustrate other potential purposes of ferrofluid magnets. Students could even design “marketing posters” in a gallery walk to add further to this activity. Overall, this looks like a great activity, and it is one I am looking forward to implementing with my students.

Excellent differentiation opportunity!

I have used this project in my classroom for the last two years. I use colored file folders to create the patient's "medical chart" and have made different cases. The cases range in diffi... See More

I have used this project in my classroom for the last two years. I use colored file folders to create the patient's "medical chart" and have made different cases. The cases range in difficulty and, unknown to students, the color of the folders indicate the level of difficulty so I can quickly get the appropriate folder to the right group. My students love this exercise! I wrote a small grant to cover the cost of the materials as well. Excellent project!