Course Overview
The "Tiny is Beautiful: Nano-Architecture and Nano-Structures" course is designed to introduce primary school students to the fascinating world of nanomaterials. Over the course of five days, students will delve into the fundamentals of atoms, nanoscales, and the unique behaviors exhibited by nanomaterials. Through a combination of interactive activities, group work, home-based activities, and a creative design project, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of nanomaterials and their applications.
Course content
Day 1: The fundamentals of atoms and nanoscales were explained to the students, and activities were provided to compute them. Nanomaterials' fundamental behaviors are introduced. Worksheets are provided to identify the nanomaterials around us.
Day 2: Activities between groups are done as well as the introduction of two nanomaterial behaviors. According to how they performed, scores were recorded.
Day 3: Home-based exercises were offered and additional 2 properties were elaborated. The submission of the students' activity videos was asked.
Day 4: A group assignment for designing was given and all the qualities and new applications of nanomaterials were discussed.
Day 5: Design project: Students created a novel application utilizing nanomaterials, and award winners were announced.
Objectives of the course
The main goal of course is to support the primary school students to:
- To provide basic ideas about nanomaterials.
- To familiarize the properties of nanomaterials
- To develop new application using nanomaterials.
Benefits of this course
- Gain a fundamental understanding of nanomaterials, including their size and scale.
- Familiarize themselves with the unique properties exhibited by nanomaterials.
- Develop creativity and problem-solving skills by designing and presenting new applications using nanomaterials.
- Experience collaborative learning through group activities and assignments.
- Foster an appreciation for the impact of nanomaterials in various fields.
Registration requirements
- School students of grades 5,6 (National and International)
Registration
Send the request to:
QUYSCworkshops@qu.edu.qa
Time line
Mentoring team
Our experienced team consists of graduates, postgraduates and Ph.D. will train, supervise, and guide the students to ensure that they acquire the most out of their summer program experience through close supervision, guidance, daily meetings, and presentations.
Language
The course will be delivered in English.
Registration Fees
Fees are QAR 300.00 per student.
Accreditation
Upon the successful completion of the course, each student will receive a certificate of completion, issued by the Qatar University Young Scientists center.