Nanoscale Science: Activities for Grades 6-12 - Softcover

M. Gail Jones is a professor of science education in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at North Carolina State University. Jones earned her bachelor s and master s degrees in biology from Appalachian State University and her PhD in science education from North Carolina State University (NC State.) Michael R. Falvo is a research associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he developed and taught a nanoscience first-year seminar. Falvo received his bachelor s degree in physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his master s and doctoral degrees in physics from UNC. Amy R. Taylor, who taught high school biology and environmental science for 10 years, is a research assistant and doctoral student at NC State. Taylor earned a bachelor s in science education/biology and master s in science education from East Carolina University. Bethany P. Broadwell taught middle school science for three years and is a lecturer in science education at NC State. Broadwell earned a bachelor s in middle school science education and a master s of science education from NC State.

Next major scientific revolution. Have you heard of nanofabric or anti-graffiti paint? Me, neither!! I am planning to use this book for a self-paced science elective at an alternative school. The nanoscience curriculum is loaded with great background information and interesting inquiry activities to illustrate the objectives. It follows the 5E process and has Student Data Sheets for all sections. It uses good lab procedures with simple materials to tie together all the science fields. This is definitely a major new idea in science. --Reviewed by: Margaret Williams (Pampa, TX) on November 28, 2007

Excellent book for teacher and student. I bought this book as much for myself as for my students. The book provides very good background information for the teacher, and well laid out activities for the students. I have not had a chance to use the activities in my class yet, but they are complete enough that I could use them tomorrow. Activities use the 5E method of instruction. --Reviewed by: Mark (Richfield, MN) on November 24, 2007

Big hit for small topic. This book is a very good resource for a very important topic in science education. The activities are accessible to wide audiences of students. I have used many of them to introduce the nanoscale to upper elementary students and I have the book as a teachers resource in professional development workshops. --Reviewed by: James McGonigle (Philadelphia, PA) on November 1, 2007