Nanotechnology/Climate Change and
Environmental Awareness
Nanotechnology
 Nanotechnology is a field of research and
innovation concerned with building 'things' -
generally, materials and devices - on the
scale of atoms and molecules. A nanometre
is one-billionth of a metre: ten times the
diameter of a hydrogen atom. The diameter
of a human hair is, on average, 80,000
nanometres
 Nanotechnology is being used in developing
countries to help treat disease and prevent
health issues. The umbrella term for this
kind of nanotechnology is Nanomedicine.
Nanotechnology is also being applied too or
developed for application to a variety of
industrial and purification processes.
 Nanotechnology is designed to provide a
novel and improved approach to cancer
diagnosis and treatment. Nanoscale devices
can interact with large biological molecules
on both the surface and inside cells involved
in cancer.
How is nanotechnology created?
Two main approaches are used in nanotechnology.
 In the "bottom-up" approach, materials and
devices are built from molecular
components which assemble themselves
chemically by principles of molecular
recognition.
 In the "top-down" approach, nano-objects
are constructed from larger entities without
atomic-level control.
Eric Drexler
Eric Drexler developed and popularized the concept
of nanotechnology and founded the field of molecular
nanotechnology.
Why is Nano important?
 Nanomaterial's are special for several
reasons, but for one in particular – their size.
 Nanomaterial's are up to 10 000 times
smaller than the width of a human hair. And
this tiny size makes them very valuable for
all kinds of practical uses.
Why do we need nanotechnology?
 Nanotechnology can improve the
performance of catalysts used to transform
vapors escaping from cars or industrial
plants into harmless gasses. That's because
catalysts made from nanoparticles have a
greater surface area to interact with the
reacting chemicals than catalysts made from
larger particles.
Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
 The growth and development of awareness,
understanding and consciousness toward the
biophysical environment and its problems,
including human interactions and effects.
Thinking "ecologically" or in terms of an
ecological consciousness.
Environmental awareness
 means being aware of the natural
environment and making choices that
benefit the earth, rather than hurt it.
 Is the awareness of the things around us
Why do we need environmental awareness?
Environmental awareness is to understand the
fragility of our environment and the importance of its
protection. Promoting environmental awareness is an
easy way to become an environmental steward and
participate in creating a brighter future for our
children.
How Public awareness is important about the
environment?
Public awareness of the environment is the ability to
understand the surrounding world, including
understandings to all the changes occurring in the
environment, understanding of cause- and-effect
relationships between the quality of the environment
and human behavior, and a sense of responsibility of
preserving them
Impacts of Environmental change
 Global warming
 Sea level rise
 Ocean acidification
 Health
 Temperature rise
 Extreme weather
 Deforestation
 Ecosystem Strain
 Loss of biodiversity

Biodiversity
 Biodiversity refers to the variety of living
forms that exist in a given habitat.
Biodiversity includes people, animals,
plants, and insects. Everything on the planet,
including the ecosystem, is linked. So,
today's theme is biodiversity ideas. We will
ensure that the Intended Learning Outcome
of synthesizing biodiversity, environment,
and ecosystem is achieved.
 the natural world around us, and the variety
of all of the different kinds of organisms -
the plants, animals, insects and
microorganisms that live on our planet.
Every one of these live and work together in
ecosystems to maintain and support life on
earth, and exist in delicate balance.
Ecosystem Biodiversity
 Ecosystem biodiversity refers to the variety
of ecosystems, by their nature and number,
where living species interact with their
environment and with each other. For
example, on Earth, there are different
ecosystems, each with their specificities like
deserts, oceans, lakes, plains or forests.
 It is essential for the processes that support
all life on Earth, including humans. Without
a wide range of animals, plants and
microorganisms, we cannot have the healthy
ecosystems that we rely on to provide us
with the air we breathe and the food we eat.
Species diversity
It simply the number and relative abundance of
species found in a given biological organization
(population, ecosystem, Earth). Species are the basic
units of biological classification and hence, this is the
measure most commonly associated with the term
'biodiversity'.
Genetic diversity
The biological variation that occurs within species. It
makes it possible for species to adapt when the
environment changes. Genetic diversity is
particularly important under rapid environmental
change, such as in the Baltic Sea
Protocols of Biodiversity
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an
international legally-binding treaty with three main
goals: conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of
biodiversity; and the fair and equitable sharing of the
benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
Information Age
 (also known as the Computer Age, Digital
Age, Silicon Age, or New Media Age) is a
historical period that began in the mid-20th
century. It is characterized by a rapid shift
from traditional industries, as established
during the Industrial Revolution, to an
economy centered on information
technology.
 The Information Age is a historical period
that began in the mid-20th century,
characterized by a rapid epochal shift from
the traditional industry established by the
Industrial Revolution to an economy
 primarily based upon information
technology. Why is it important to study social media?

Gutenberg Press Social media plays an important role in every

student's life. It is easier and convenient to access
 The Gutenberg Press was invented by
information, provide information and communicate
German goldsmith, Johannes Gutenberg
via social media. Teachers and students are connected
around 1440 which resulted in the to each other and can make good use of these
improvement of the manual, tedious, and platforms for the working of their education.
slow printing methods. This method of the
printing press is a device that applies What is the purpose of using social media?
pressure to an inked surface lying on a print
medium, such as cloth or paper, to transfer The purpose of social media is primarily to build a
ink; brand and increase its visibility. As social media sites
have become more popular, brands and businesses
Pioneers are pulling their services over the sites to market
them in the right manner.
Harvard Mark 1 was made by the US to address the
problem of a serious shortage of human computers
for military calculations. Enigma was made by Why social media is important in our life?
Britain to encipher the machine that the German
armed forces used to securely send messages. Alan Nowadays Social Media plays an important role
Turing invented “Bombe” an electromechanical in our life, we are using it to keep in touch
machine that encrypted messages of the German with our friends and make some new friends. Besides
Enigma machine. Universal Machine became the that we want to show the world what we are doing by
foundation of computer science and the invention of means of posting pictures or videos. These tools are
the machine later called the computer that can solve all very useful when we talk about business too.
any problem in performing any task from a written
program which Apple I was sold as a fully assembled How can social media help students?
printed circuit board.
Social media can help centralize the collective
Social media knowledge of an entire class to make studying and
communicating more efficient for everyone.
 refers to websites and applications that are
designed to allow people to share content
quickly, efficiently, and in real-time.
 A computer-based technology that
facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts,
and information through virtual networks
and communities.

Impacts of the Information Age

Many communication services like texting,
email, and social media developed and the world has
not been the same since. People learn new languages
easier and many books have been translated into
different languages, so people around the world can
become more educated.

Social media enables you to: Communicate and stay

up to date with family and friends around the world.
Find new friends and communities; network with
other people who share similar interests or ambitions.
Join or promote worthwhile causes; raise awareness
on important issues.