X-Ray Diffraction and SPM Module

Exploring the Nanoworld: Materials Science and Nanotechnology for Teaching K-12 Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

X-RAY DIFFRACTION AND SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY

Index
Curriculum Suggestions
Sample Lesson Plan
Diffraction and Scanning Probe Microscopy Overview
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Guided Notes
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Investigations
(1) Using Diffraction to Determine the Arrangment of Atoms
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(2) Determining the Structure of Metals and Ionic Solids Using Diffraction
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(3) Using Scanning Probe Microscopies to Determine the Arrangement of Atoms
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Activities
Library Investigation: Science and Technology in Our World
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Review Materials
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Assessment
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Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E

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These modules have been created by Ann Pumper, Bruce Swanson, Jeremiah Neubert, Cindy Widstrand, and Arthur Ellis.
Funding for this project has been made possible through the National Science Foundation's Materials Research Science and Engineering Center's Research Experience for Teachers program and the GK-12/K-Through-Infinity Professional Development program.