Live Presentations
Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show
Join Dan and Joel as they jiggle and juggle their way through the mysteries of the atomic world and learn how to "see" the unseeable through scanning probe microscopy. Watch out for flying birdbaths and eight-foot unicycles. Who knew nanoscale physics and chemistry could be this much fun?
This show is also featured on the bonus disc of the Talking Nano six-DVD set, available for purchase in the online gift shop.
| Format | Live Presentation |
| Grades | K – Adult |
| Location | Cahners Theater — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | n/a |
| Media | OPEN VIDEO |
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Educator Guide | MOS_NanoBros_Standards_Applications.pdf |
| Reservation | Seating is first come, first served |
| Related Links | Talking Nano Buy Talking Nano |
Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show
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Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Chemistry > Atomic Structure (Grade: 10 – 11)
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures (Grade: 6 – 8)
- Chemistry > Atomic Structure (Grade: 10 – 11)
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Physical Science > Structure of atoms (Grade: 9 – 12)
- Science and Technology > Understanding about science and technology (Grade: K – 4)
- Physical Science > Conservation of energy and increase in disorder (Grade: 9 – 12)
Secondary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Biology > The Chemistry of Life (Grade: 9 – 10)
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Physical Science > Structure and properties of matter (Grade: 9 – 12)
- Unifying Concepts and Processes > Evidence, models, and explanation (Grade: K – 12)
- Physical Science > Properties of objects and materials (Grade: K – 4)
– View Concise Standard Connections
Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Chemistry > 2.0 Atomic Structure (Grade: 10 – 11)
Broad Concept: An atom is a discrete unit. The atomic model can help us to understand the interaction of elements and compounds observed on a macroscopic scale. - Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > 05 Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures (Grade: 6 – 8)
Recognize that there are more than 100 elements that combine in a multitude of ways to produce compounds that make up all of the living and nonliving things that we encounter. - Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > 06 Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures (Grade: 6 – 8)
Differentiate between an atom (the smallest unit of an element that maintains the characteristics of that element) and a molecule (the smallest unit of a compound that maintains the characteristics of that compound). - Chemistry > 2.3 Atomic Structure (Grade: 10 – 11)
Identify the major components of the nuclear atom (protons, neutrons, and electrons) and explain how they interact.
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Physical Science > Structure of atoms (Grade: 9 – 12)
Matter is made of minute particles called atoms, and atoms are composed of even smaller components. These components have measurable properties, such as mass and electrical charge. Each atom has a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons. The electric force between the nucleus and electrons holds the atom together. - Science and Technology > Understanding about science and technology (Grade: K – 4)
Tools help scientists make better observations, measurements, and equipment for investigations. They help scientists see, measure, and do things that they could not otherwise see, measure, and do. - Physical Science > Conservation of energy and increase in disorder (Grade: 9 – 12)
Heat consists of random motion and the vibrations of atoms, molecules, and ions. The higher the temperature, the greater the atomic or molecular motion.
Secondary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Biology > 1.0 The Chemistry of Life (Grade: 9 – 10)
Broad Concept: Living things are made of atoms bonded together to form organic molecules.
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Physical Science > Structure and properties of matter (Grade: 9 – 12)
Atoms interact with one another by transferring or sharing electrons that are furthest from the nucleus. These outer electrons govern the chemical properties of the element. - Unifying Concepts and Processes > Evidence, models, and explanation (Grade: K – 12)
Evidence consists of observations and data on which to base scientific explanations. Using evidence to understand interactions allows individuals to predict changes in natural and designed systems. Models are tentative schemes or structures that correspond to real objects, events, or classes of events, and that have explanatory power. Models help scientists and engineers understand how things work. Models take many forms, including physical objects, plans, mental constructs, mathematical equations, and computer simulations. Scientific explanations incorporate existing scientific knowledge and new evidence from observations, experiments, or models into internally consistent, logical statements. - Physical Science > Properties of objects and materials (Grade: K – 4)
Objects have many observable properties, including size, weight, shape, color, temperature, and the ability to react with other substances. Those properties can be measured using tools, such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.
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Schedules
Remaining seats appear in parenthesis after event time.
November 22, 2009: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
November 29, 2009: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
December 6, 2009: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
December 13, 2009: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show
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