Breakthrough technologies: Nanotechnology

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 10

Subject

Английский язык

Term

3

Lesson

№ 66

Learning objectives

• 10.2.3understand the details of arguments in extended, unsupported discourse on a wide range of general and academic topics, including on a limited range of unfamiliar topics
• 10.3.2ask and answer complex questions to obtain information on a wide range of general and academic topics

Sample questions

1. 1
   At what scale do nanotechnology structures typically operate?

   1 to 100 centimetres 1 to 100 micrometres 1 to 100 millimetres 1 to 100 nanometres
2. 2
   How small is one nanometre compared with one metre?

   A billionth of a metre A hundredth of a metre A millionth of a metre A thousandth of a metre
3. 3
   Why are nanoparticles so effective as catalysts?

   A very high density for their volume A very high mass for their volume A very large surface area for their volume A very large volume for their mass