Nanoparticles: Land to Ocean: Understanding the Effect of Nanoparticle Pollutants

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, introduces students to the intersection between plastics, nanotechnology, and aquatic ecosystems. During the lab, students will "model how nanoparticle pollution travels from land to water. This lab is part 1 of a 2-part series of labs designed to help students understand the effect that nanoscale pollutants have on aquatic ecosystems." Included in this lab are: two teaching guides, two student guides, two student guides with answers, and the Next Generation Science standards for this lesson. The lab will take one 55 minute class session to complete.