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This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, teaches students how to measure the wavelength of a laser. Furthermore, students will calculate the uncertainty in their measurement as it is "critical to have accurate measurements on the nanoscale." A Teacher's...

During this 2-page learning activity, from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, students research the sources of radiation at the surface of the earth. Students will also research how radiation is measured, collect data, enter data into a spreadsheet, and learn how to report the...

This lab, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, covers the concept of wave properties. During this lab, students will learn how light waves interact with matter. The activity is "analogous to light traveling through optical media having different indices of refraction...

This exercise, presented by the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, covers the concept of waveguides. Students will explore the "angle of incidence, angle of refraction, and how light is transmitted through a waveguide for communication." Students have the option to do this lesson as...

This video provides an overview of Ohm's Law and "introduces the basic electrical qualities of charge, current, voltage, and resistance. The concept of quantities and units is explained. The units Coulombs, Volts, and Ohms are described. The three basic formulas of Ohm's Law (E=IR, I=E/R and R=E/I)...

This classroom module will help students understand the process of viscosity testing and the behaviors of fluids though experiments with household materials. The guide includes directions for two modules to be completed over two weeks of class time, including notes on the experiments and analysis of...

This video, from the Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Center, is the second of eight lectures in the Introduction to Photonics Video Series for Technologists. This video discusses the wave behavior of light. An overview of polarization, reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction is...

Unit Description: FLATE, the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center for Manufacturing, has developed a series of “Made in Florida” lesson plans to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. These Lesson Plans are intended to enrich science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...

This middle school activity from the Florida Advanced Technological Education (FL-ATE) Center will help students develop their understanding of the design and manufacturing process. The lesson asks the class to examine the properties of matter and the importance of the appropriate selection of a...

This interactive presentation, created by authors James Bourassa and John Rosz, explains the calculations and physics behind work and power calculations. The authors address how these calculations play a vital role in engineering practices and methods. The format of the lesson is akin to an animated...