Nanoscale Science
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, 2007Excellent 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, 2007Big 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