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Nanotechnology is a new area of scientific research that incorporates aspects of physics, chemistry and biology. Whilst much nanotechnology is at the cutting edge of research there are still many topics that relate to the school science curriculum. This page will show you the curriculum links.

The aim of the Nanoquest project is to get school children interested in nanotechnology and science generally. To achieve this we chose a 3D computer game which is both enjoyable and challenging to play. If you are having difficulty playing the game please use the videos below to reveal each game level and explain what is happening from an educational and game play perspective.

In level 2 of the game the Nanogallery is of particular educational interest. Here the player can learn about nanotechnology and many junior science topics in an interesting way. To get directly to the gallery level just hold the shift key and press '2' whilst in the game menu. This also works for other levels, e.g. to get to level 3 hold shift and press '3'.

Game Level	Video	Description	Curriculum links
		Level 1 Collect Nanocar Parts Character runs around the crystal landscape collecting parts to build the nanocar.	OC1: States of Matter OC3: Elements OC4: Substances OC17: Crystals OP 48 Static electricity

		Level 2 The Lab and Nano Gallery The character has to find and operate the Atomic Force Microscope. They can peruse the nanogallery to learn interesting nano-facts.	OB13: Blood cells OB37: DNA OB43: Cells OC3: Elements OC4: Substances OC27: Carbon Dioxide OC32: Water OC39-43: Atomic and Molecular Structure OP4: Force

		Level 3 Build the Nanocar with the AFM This level simulates using the Atomic Force Microscope to build the Nanocar.	OP4: Force OC3: Elements OC4: Substances

		Level 4 Drive the Nanocar The character drives the nanocar through the crystal landscape to find the scaling wormhole.	OP4: Force OP5: Friction OP 48 Static electricity

		Level 5 Repair the Quantum Processor The character is on the surface of a scorched microprocessor. They have to repair the damage and locate the wormhole to escape form the nanoworld.	OP45-47: Magnetism OP50: Electrical Circuits OP53: Heating effect of current OP57-60: Electronics

Nanotechnology Booklet

This booklet will tell you about Nanotechnology and its applications. View the booklet

Class Activity - Make a Buckyball

In this activity you use cut-out templates to assemble a Buckyball. View the activity