NanoEducators Quarterly Forum

Join other K–12 science teachers for short informational talks, discussions, and informal resource sharing. These virtual events are held four times a year. For more information, contact nanoed@nnco.nano.gov.

Upcoming NanoEducators Quarterly Forum: “Nanotechnology focused student competitions and lesson plans”
    • Date & Time: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
    • Register: https://tinyurl.com/NanoEdOct2026
    • Description: Rita Blaik, Director of Education at the California NanoSystems Institute, will share nanotechnology-focused resources available to teachers. Dr. Blaik will introduce the Nanovation Competition, geared toward high school students, as well as nanotechnology lesson plans and other free educational resources available to teachers through the California NanoSystems Institute.
    • More information: See event flyer.

Biotoxicity & Nanotechnology: A Lesson Plan for Biology Students

Introducing Nanomedicine to Your Students

Preparing Your Students to Join the Nanotechnology Workforce

Nanotechnology Lesson Plans Developed and Piloted by Teachers

Teacher’s Guide on Materials’ Self-Assembly

Teacher Developed Curriculum (and more!) on nano + semiconductors

Careers in Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology in Agriculture

Nanotechnology classroom demos

Nanotechnology lesson plan and resources developed by teachers

High school and middle school nanotechnology lesson plans developed by teachers

Confronting Climate Change with Nanotechnology: Solutions-Based Learning

Nanoscience & climate change connections in middle school

Remotely Accessible Instruments for Nanotechnology (RAIN) – Part 2

Remotely Accessible Instruments for Nanotechnology (RAIN) – Part 1