An Easy (Bake) Approach to an Edible NanoLab

This lesson, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, uses an EasyBake oven and edible materials as a means to interest younger students in nanotechnology. The creation of a 'wafer' in the EasyBake oven simulates concepts in chip fabrication for electronic devices, such as the cell phones and gaming devices they use on a daily basis. The included teacher's guide details needed materials, step-by-step instructions, and assessment rubrics. A student guide includes activity instructions and questions to assess comprehension.