Class set with learning workshop on the topic of nano-bionics: The lotus effect (SimplyNano 2; 2024) with the following experiments:

1. 1. Wettability of surfaces (level: basic)
   2. Self-cleaning of surfaces (level: basic)
   3. Building a lotus leaf model (level: basic)
   4. Research tasks on the lotus effect (level: increased)
   5. Creating, comparing and optimizing the lotus effect (level: advanced)

Suitable for SEK l Contents: 1 print document “The Lotus Effect” (37 pages, A4, hardcover) 1 USB stick “The Lotus Effect” (PDF, 41 pages) 10 bags with 5 dried lotus leaves each (total 50 lotus leaves each 8 x 8 cm) 10 bags with red decorative sand (approx. 20 grams each) 10 bags with stone powder (approx. 15 grams each) 15 Pasteur pipettes The print document “The Lotus Effect” (37 pages, A4, hardcover) contains:

• Documents for teachers with:
  • detailed references to the LP21
  • Sample solutions

• Documents for learners with:
  • formulated learning objectives
  • Experiment instructions
  • Tasks and questions
  • Background information

The USB stick “The Lotus Effect” (PDF, 41 pages) contains:

• Documents for learners (PDF, 21 pages)
• PPT presentation for in-depth study (PDF, 20 pages)