Teaching the Basics of Nanotechnology in School

Abstract

Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field with significant potential in various sectors, including medicine, electronics, and energy. Its integration into education presents both opportunities and challenges. Despite growing recognition of nanotechnology's importance, its successful integration into curricula requires addressing challenges such as developing appropriate teaching strategies and knowledge dissemination. The key to overcoming these challenges is the need to develop innovative educational tools and global collaboration to ensure effective integration of nanotechnology education. The problem of promoting nanotechnology advancements as an innovative field of knowledge in educational environments, particularly among school students, is considered. The relevance of knowledge in the field of nanotechnology, including for school students, is dictated by our times and represents an important part of improving the quality of professional personnel training for the nano-industry, as well as a significant component of career guidance and motivation measures for talented youth in the educational system. The rapid development of innovative nanotechnology-based production requires that school students become familiar with the picture of the nanoworld, nano-objects, and related phenomena, which constitutes the essence of the nanotechnological approach to education.