Small Materials to Solve Big Problems: Nanochemistry - Context/problem-based learning

Description

This context based case study investigates the use of nanomaterials for the development of commercial applications in the areas of medicine, materials and environment. It covers the synthesis, characterisation and application of nanomaterials in a variety of contexts. As part of the resource students are asked to investigate the use of nanomaterials to prepare a commercial product.

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Type of Activity

group work, working independently

Audience

TeacherStudent

Age Group

Undergraduate

Subjects

Development of scientific ideas Data & its limitations Investigative work Asking questions Preliminary work Planning Collecting, recording & presenting evidence Analysing, concluding & explaining Evaluating Limitations Errors & anomalies Equipment, apparatus & instruments Chemistry in society Scientific & technological developments Using scientific information to make decisions Debatable evidence Applications of chemistry Industrial applications Medical applications Everyday life applications: building/construction materials Everyday life applications: colour - paints, pigments and dyes Everyday life applications: cosmetics and toileteries Chemicals as energy resources Dealing with waste Exposition Case studies Games, quizzes & problem solving Using ICT Supported self study Literacy Maths Thinking & learning Managing learning Eliciting learners' ideas Developing concepts Teaching sequences/lesson plans Colloids Common groupings of materials New materials Group 4: carbon d-block/Transition metals and compounds d-block/Transition metal complexes: bonding & electronic structure Conditions/drivers for change Evaluation of the process of obtaining a material Suitability of product for use Financial considerations Risks to health

Credits

This resource has been provided by, or developed in partnership with, The National HE STEM Programme.

Resource Overview - Small Materials to Solve Big Problems: Nanochemistry

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Duration : 7 pages

Student Guide - Small Materials to Solve Big Problems: Nanochemistry

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Duration : 36 pages

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The resource is a paper- based exercise, but will be supported with data collected from experiments, which is available electronically. Students will be presented with an introduction to nanochemistry and with self directed exercises to introduce concepts. Characterisation techniques for nanomaterials showing the instrumentation used and the applications of these materials in a real life context will be covered.

The case study will allow them as groups to build on their learning to compile their case study material into a wiki and present to the class. Introductory support on the synthesis of nanomaterials and the characterisation techniques involved have been provided in electronic resources. The workshops have been designed to promote student driven learning.

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