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The document discusses the significance of the nano world in science and technology, highlighting that 'nano' refers to one billionth of a unit, which is essential for understanding the small particles that influence our lives. It explains nanotechnology as the manipulation of matter on an atomic scale, leading to innovations like microprocessors and advancements in health, environment, and security. Additionally, it includes reflective questions and a supplementary activity related to a TED Talk on nanotechnology.

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Module 11

The document discusses the significance of the nano world in science and technology, highlighting that 'nano' refers to one billionth of a unit, which is essential for understanding the small particles that influence our lives. It explains nanotechnology as the manipulation of matter on an atomic scale, leading to innovations like microprocessors and advancements in health, environment, and security. Additionally, it includes reflective questions and a supplementary activity related to a TED Talk on nanotechnology.

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GEC 7 : SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

Module 11 :, Nano World


Overview
 In the pursuit of science and technology, humans are now dealing more and more
with a world not seen by the naked eye. This is no surprise as the study of science
keeps leading us beyond the world of everyday. The information we search for is
always available in nature but we need tools to harvest it. The nano world, like the
other scientific principles, provide both knowledge and instrument to control
nature.
Modules Contents
A. WHY NANO

 The term “nano” refers to a unit meaning one billionth or ten raised to negative
nine. For example, a nanometer is one billion of a matter. Hence, “nano” expresses
a very tiny amount or size.

 Just as we not aware of the air we breath or the molecules constantly feeding our
cells at every second, we are also not conscious of these very little particles. Since
the nano world cannot be seen by the naked eye, it was only recognized and
identified after technology has allowed for the discovery of nanostructures.
Without the microscope and its attendant technology, people would not even be
aware of how this tiny world surrounds and affects us.

 Nanotechnology refers to the manipulation of matter on an atomic or subatomic


scale. Some innovations developed in this field include microprocessors and strain-
resistant fabrics. In the future, as nanoscience and nanotechnology progress, more
breakthroughs are expected to arise in the different fields of science, hopefully
resolving problems in health, environment, and security, among others
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
1. What are other examples of nanostructure?
2. How can nanotechnology address problems in the environment?
3. What is another example of nanotechnology and how does it work?
Supplementary Activity
Watch the video on You Tube title “ The Next Step in nanotechnology ( George
Tulevski)” by TED Talks. Work in pairs and discuss the following questions. Submit your
answers afterwards.
1. Why is nanotechnology likened to creating a statute out of a pile of dust?
2. Why is nanotechnology a difficult science?
3. What does nature show about building organisms from the bottom up?
4. How can chemistry help in nanotechnology?

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