400 nano experiment kits for all Thurgau schools

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400 experimental kits for schools

Starting this spring, 400 free “SimplyNano 2” experiment kits will be available to all secondary schools in the canton of Thurgau for nature and technology lessons. The cases with 37 experiments on nanotechnology contain all the documentation, chemicals and materials for the classroom and enable independent experimentation and exploratory learning. Schools will receive their own class sets with several cases and complete documentation. The project is already running successfully in eight cantons https://simplynano.ch/.

Nano experiments with “WOW effect

Nanotechnology is the science of the very small. Because of their special properties, nanomaterials are found in many technical materials but also in many everyday products such as cosmetics, textiles, paints or in medicine. With the harmless and amazing experiments, the learners discover, among other things, how baby diapers with “superabsorbers” absorb extremely large amounts of liquid, why geckos with nano-structures on their feet can climb up walls, or how the “memory effect” works with metals, e.g. in braces. All experiments show the fascinating world of the smallest particles and at the same time present concrete applications in products and materials.

Experiment courses and company insights for teachers

The aim is to promote enthusiasm for science and technology with hands-on experiments and to increase young people’s interest in technical professions. As preparation, half-day courses are held for teachers at companies. The nano-experiments will be carried out and the apprenticeships and the companies will also be presented. The courses start in May and take place at Stadler Rail AG, Model AG, Baumer Electric AG and Bischofszeller Nahrungsmittel AG. In addition to technical knowledge, this also promotes the exchange of experience between teachers and companies and builds a concrete “bridge” from schools to professional practice.

Broad alliance for government and business support

The “SimplyNano2” cases and the courses are free of charge for the schools. The project is supported by the Thurgau government with 200,000 Swiss francs from the lottery fund. The remaining funds are financed by a broad sponsorship of companies, associations and foundations. Further information: https://simplynano.ch/projekt/tg/

Partner in the Canton of Thurgau

  • Baumer Group, Frauenfeld
  • Bernina AG
  • Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation
  • Halag AG
  • Thurgau Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK)
  • Industry and Trade Association Frauenfeld Region (IHF)
  • LAPPTec AG
  • LIONS Club Weinfelder Central Thurgau
  • Lottery Fund Thurgau
  • Model AG
  • Ria & Arthur Dietschweiler Foundation
  • Rotary Club Frauenfeld
  • Rotary Club Frauenfeld-Untersee
  • Rotary Club Kreuzlingen
  • Rotary Club Upper Lake Constance
  • Rotary Foundation-Jakob Zindel
  • Swiss Sugar Ltd.
  • Swissmechanic Thurgau
  • Foundation (anonymous)
  • Syngenta AG
  • Thurgau Cantonal Bank
  • Utilis AG
  • Wälli Engineers

Publication: Innovation Society

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