NISE Net offers a digital download of the NanoDays kit, complete with instructions, lesson plans, supply lists, marketing materials, and multimedia files. Consider this option if you do not meet eligibility criteria, are affiliated with an organization that does not hold public events, would like to preview the contents, are located outside the United States, or want to create multiple copies of print resources. NISE Net members are welcome to download a zip file of the free NanoDays digital kit by clicking on the link below. Click here to download the full kit. If you would prefer not to download the entire kit, you are welcome to simply download portions of the kit, as outlined below.
What's in the 2013 digital kit zip file?
I. Digital files of documents to help you get started: Download a zip file of the two guides listed below. (Size: 11.5 MB)
II. Digital files of instructional guides, signs, and supplies for this year's hands-on nano activities: Download a zip file of the activities listed below. (Size: 203 MB)
- Exploring Fabriation - Gummy Capsules
- Exploring Materials - Hydrogel
- Exploring Materials- Memory Metal
- Exploring Nano & Society- Space Elevator
- Exploring Nano & Society- You Decide!
- Exploring Products- Computer Hard Drives
- Exploring Products- Liquid Crystal Displays
- Exploring Properties- Invisibility
- Exploring Properties- UV Bracelets
- Exploring Size- Moving Molecules
- Exploring Tools- 3D Imaging
- Exploring Tools- Mystery Shapes
- Nanotechnology Spin-A-Prize!
- Horton Hears a Who storytime
- Key Concepts Posters
- Nano & Society
- Museum Labels
III Digital files of marketing and promotional materials: Download a zip file of the materials listed below (Size: 727 MB)
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NanoDays Promotional Materials
- NanoDays Graphic Elements
- NanoDays Logos
- NanoDays Promotional Banners
- NISE Network Photo Release Form
- NanoDays Sample Press Release
- I Heart Nano Image
- NanoDays Promotional Videos
- NanoDays Publicity Photos
- NanoDays Promotional Posters
- NanoDays Sample Press Release
- NanoDays Web Icons
- NISE Network Factsheets and Brochure
IV. Digital files of staff & volunteer training materials: Download a zip file of the materials listed below. (Size: 9.4 MB)
- Engaging the Public in Nano (guide to key concepts)
- Universal Design Guidelines for Public Programs in Science Museums
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Training Materials
- Training Orientation PowerPoint
- Training Orientation slides & notes
- Tips for Engaging Visitors
- Training Video guide - "How To" and "How NOT to" Intteract with Visitors
V. Educational Media
- Does Every Silver Lining Have a Cloud?
- How Small is Nano?
- Mr. O Videos
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Nano and Me
- Aluminum
- Gold
- Gravity
- Latex
- Pants
- Silver
- Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal?
- What Happens in a Nano Lab?
- Wonders and Worries of Nanotechnology
- Zoom into a Blue Morpho Butterfly
- Zoom into a Lotus Leaf
VI. Staff and Volunteer Training Media
- "How To" and "How NOT To" Interact With Visitors
- Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal? (Intro to Nano video)
To find more information, such as vendor contact info, for any physical resource or consumable material in the NanoDays kit, check under the "Resources tab" of the specific Catalog product's page.