This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, covers the concept of measurement on the nanoscale. During this exercise, students will learn about the size of a nanometer, converting between nanometers and other units of length, and giving examples of real life nanotechnology use.

This activity, from Hagerstown Community College, teaches students about cytology through the study of their own cells under a microscope. Students use swab samples taken from their cheeks to create both stained and unstained slides, and then compare what they observe in these slides under a microscope. The lesson includes a student worksheet with directions.