What is Nanotechnology?

Introduction to Nanotechnology
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description In this course, different concepts of nanotechnology are explained. Nano, technology, science and other basic concepts are terminologically introduced.
Overview
Nano is still a strange word for society. It is essential to know what exactly nano term is. This course helps us to recognize the meaning of nanotechnology. In order to make nano term more tangible, definition of technology, science and etc. is incorporated in this course.  By the end of this course, nano is not an unknown word anymore.

Booklet
Description
 You have definitely heard the word ‘Nano’. Nano is actually a unit of measuring length which is much smaller than centimeters. Nanotechnology is actually the science of studying various materials in this very small unit. Nanotechnology has an impressive developments through these years and has many applications in many fields. Mr. Eric Dexler was one of the most effective persons in this technology by publishing the book term "Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology”.
Mental Challenge
 In which fields of science and technology, can nanotechnology be used in? 
Quizzes and Activities
 Activity: nanotechnology is used in:
  1. Manufacturing, materials and industrial products
  2. Medicine and the Human Body
  3. Sustainability of natural resources: agriculture, water, energy, materials and clean biological environment
  4. Aerospace
  5. National Security
  6. Electronics industry


Bring any ideas about how nanotechnology can affect any of these areas, on paper. Use your imagination and make your imaginary world. (for example: a medicine that cures all diseases)
Further Reading Sources

1.  https://www.nano.gov/nanotech-101/what/definition

2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW8Oocswn9s